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What was the biggest culture shock you ever experienced?
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this post was submitted on 25 Jun 2023
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I'm an American who finds this trait very annoying. People do not know when to shut up, and they tell you the most personal things!
yep, and I am too timid to ever end the conversation
so now I have to hear Larry's entire life story, or about how Wanda's cousin has bowel cancer
And now that you've heard about Wanda's cousin, you're on the hook for future updates if you ever cross paths again. It's a snowball effect