Tiffany, one of the two Korean-American girls in the K-pop group Girls' Generation thought she would be able to adjust easily to life in Korea because her parents spoke Korean at home in the U.S. But she found that she had to learn so many little things. Tiffany was experiencing

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Tiffany, one of the two Korean-American girls in the K-pop group Girls' Generation thought she would be able to adjust easily to life in Korea because her parents spoke Korean at home in the U.S. But she found that she had to learn so many little things.  Tiffany was experiencing

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Tiffany was experiencing culture shock, which occurs when a person is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. Despite being Korean-American and having some familiarity with Korean culture through her family, moving to Korea introduced her to many nuances and aspects of the culture that were new and challenging to adjust to.

Tiffany, One of the Two Korean-American Girls in the K-Pop