Culture Shock
<p>One of the very first things I wanted to talk about is culture shock. It’s ironic because you’d think I’m used to it by now; with summer trips to America in high school and a consistent six years of living in southern California. I am and I’m not. That’s why it’s a shockwave — it leaves imprints and waves and it hits unexpectedly. It’s hilarious, I would be eating out and a Newton-like revelation of a certain phrase or joke would strike my mind and make sense to me… five years after the joke was said. For people about to move here, this can be seen as advice, or perspective. For individuals already living here or did live here, this might bring back the buried memories of first encounters.</p>
<p>1. Food. Honestly, I still couldn’t grasp the idea of food portions being enormous. But there’s a certain kind of comfort in staring at a dish the size of your face. Its a very thin line between feeling appalled and with a twinkle of competition within yourself.</p>
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