Living abroad can change a person in many ways. They will likely be more familiar with the culture they’ve assimilated into, maybe even be a fluent speaker of the language that was once foreign to them.

They may also find themselves shocked at the customs of their home country when they return, much like what these American expats went through. They shared their experiences in a recent Reddit thread, revealing how much they no longer recognize their own culture.

Enjoy reading, and feel free to share your reverse culture shock moments in the comments below.

The rage. So much anger over the smallest things and not enough anger over big things.

We put a LOT of ice in drinks.

The extremely processed food. I gained something like 30 pounds in less than a year before I realized I couldn’t e

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