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culture shock

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a culture shock
feelings of being confused or surprised that you have when you are in a country or social group that is very different from your own. The first time she went to Japan, Isabel got a huge culture shock.
See also: culture, shock

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Could such a young man handle traveling this vast country, dealing with culture shock, language barriers, probing questions and, probably, hecklers on a grueling tour?
Clark also rates high on the conference's list when it came to the level of culture shock he experienced upon enrolling at Washington State.
In November, the Sick Step Crew, along with Teresa Espinosa of Beat Freaks and Groovaloos, and Arnel Calvario of Culture Shock Los Angeles held hip hop, breaking, and popping workshops at Project: Hip Hop.
 
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