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Four Weird Culture Shocks I Experienced In America
A British perspective on visiting the United States
America is considered the land of freedom and opportunity by many people around the world.
San Fransisco is frequently portrayed as the most beautiful place in the U.S. Many people dream about visiting the city and walking along the Golden Gate Bridge during a beautiful sunset. However, tourists are often surprised to find high levels of crime and poop on the streets.
San Fransisco is just one example, but you get my point: The reality of visiting the United States often differs from expectations. So with all of that in mind, I want to share several examples of culture shock I experienced while visiting the United States as a tourist from England.
Public Transportation Sucks In Many Cities.
If you don’t have a car, it’s often difficult to get from A to B due to the lack of reliable public transportation.
Trains and buses are notoriously slow in many parts of the United States (with some exceptions). And in many cases, it’s extremely expensive to travel around the local area.
Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, I can take unlimited bus journeys around London for just £4.65 ($6.30) per day. Or, if…
