culture shock

Example Sentences

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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

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

Patel’s presence at the bureau has been something of a culture shock for a buttoned-up workforce, used to wearing suits and ties.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the biggest culture shock of my life.

From The Wall Street Journal

But at a recent gathering she had a "culture shock" when she realised she was actually the oldest attendee.

From BBC