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 • Nov. 26, 2025

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 • Nov. 12, 2025

It was the biggest culture shock of my life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Even if he were accepted, Jesse might go into culture shock; Middleton High hadn’t prepared him for this.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz