Would you mind to share your stories/experiences of your own cases of reverse culture shock?
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United States Department of State defines reverse culture shock as, "the psychological, emotional and cultural aspects of reentry." Basically all those weird feelings you feel when returning home when traveling for a good chunk of time.
I can start. After recent weeklong California vacation it came shocking realisation to me how expensive US in general and California in particular is, pretty much on everything - lodging, car rental, food, attractions, you name it. Heck, $20 fee to taste four different wines now is considered normal...
If for some (not so good) reason I have to go back to US, California and Bay Area specifically would not be the place to settle down.
P.S. And don't get me start about traffic... 35 min to drive from SFO to San Mateo, that's 7 miles.