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.