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US Americans who have lived abroad, biggest reverse culture shock upon returning to the US? (feddit.org)

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

I've spent 3 years in Japan, 4 years in the UK, and a year in Korea. For me it was how incredibly rude everyone is. Sure I encountered rude people in other countries, but it's on another level here. Also, there are so many bad drivers that drive so confidently here.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

Shut up and get in the right lane slowpoke!!!

Welcome back! :P

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I’m in Germany and recently visited the US again. I was struck by the politeness, lol

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Yeah I would say Germany and Italy have the US beat in that category lol. I visited both for only a few days so I wasn't too sure.