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

This culture shock played out a different way with the students Tran taught English to in Vietnam.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 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

Where they live during this time is causing tensions between the council and parents - and it can also come as a culture shock to the young islanders.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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