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culture shock

A condition of confusion and anxiety affecting a person suddenly exposed to an alien culture or milieu.

culture shock

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Sociol the feelings of isolation and anxiety experienced by a person on first coming into contact with a culture very different from his or her own

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culture shock - a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes

disorientation - confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction; "his disorientation was the result of inattention"

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