culture shock
Example Sentences
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She talked about her first night out with her Californian roommate and the culture shock of seeing students wearing shorts to class and their public displays of affection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Edward, in his all-black leather outfit with his wild hair, is a visual culture shock, especially in comparison to the pastel world of the burbs he moves into.
From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025
Sporting a conquistador moustache and thighs as thick as a gaucho's steak, the culture shock was severe when the Argentina wing arrived at Harlequins.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
It was the biggest culture shock of my life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
I’ll never forget Adele’s experience with culture shock at a high school track meet.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
