culture shock

Example Sentences

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It was a huge and, for many Imagineers, unwelcome culture shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 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

It was the biggest culture shock of my life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 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