In many countries, drinking alcohol in public spaces like parks, plazas, or sidewalks is normal and unremarkable. Americans ...

NEW YORK -- One out of five children in the U.S. is a victim of bullying, and nine out of 10 LGBTQ+ students face harassment in schools, according to STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national nonprofit ...

Alvin Toffler's concept of "future shock" reflected Americans' anxieties of the future some sixty years ago. "Future shock" ...

When Americans pack their bags and venture beyond familiar borders, they often discover just how different life can be elsewhere. The comfort of predictable social norms, familiar customs, and shared ...

One thing Americans can agree on is that America is an extremely diverse country. Each state has its own personality, traditions, and customs, so if you're traveling from one state to another, you're ...

Culture shock is genuinely uncomfortable, but discomfort and damage aren’t the same thing. The frustration, confusion, and occasional homesickness you feel aren’t signs that you’re failing. They’re ...

In the Hulu horror anthology series based around holidays, Gigi Saul Guerrero's 4th of July-themed story about immigration and assimilation stands at the top. It’s what makes “Culture Shock,” the Gigi ...

“He used to be a missionary!” the woman whispered, pointing to the new pastor. The implication was evident. He was obviously a failure because he had not stayed and died on the foreign field. The ...

This week on Polygon, we’re looking at how cultural differences affect media in a special issue called Culture Shock. From text localization to character design, religious considerations to censorship ...