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Culturespace

CULTURESHOCK – What a word. What a bombastic term. An utterance to strike fear in every exchange student’s heart. CULTURESHOCK! I experienced cultureshock the other day while buying some impressively large broccoli at Trader Joe’s. The cashier was enthusiastic. “Hey there. Would you like a bag?” “Yes please.” So far so good. The man pushes the broccoli across the scanner. […]