Reverse culture shock occurs when the home culture is compared adversely to the admired aspects of the new culture.

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Reverse culture shock is the feeling of disorientation or discomfort that someone may experience when returning to their home culture after spending an extended period of time in a foreign culture. It occurs when the familiar home culture is compared unfavorably to the positive aspects of the new culture, which may have been idealized during the time abroad.

Reverse Culture Shock Occurs When the Home Culture Is Compared