These People Moved Out Of The Country To Be With Their Significant Other And Are Now Sharing The Culture Shocks They Came Across
We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the culture shocks they experienced after moving out of the country for love. Here are some of their responses:
To start, this name change struggle in Canada:
Learning to overcome a language barrier while getting used to local customs in the South of France:
Having a healthy change of pace and coming across a variety of new languages in Zurich:
Witnessing how women are treated and unknowingly getting photographed without permission in India:
The good, the bad, and everything in between while starting over in Australia:
Experiencing discrimination from new neighbors in Japan:
Taking the initiative to learn a new language in Iran:
And finally, stumbling upon a surprising new drink in England:
Whether you moved for love or were just visiting, have you ever experienced culture shock in a foreign country? Share your story in the comments!
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.