9 Culture Shocks We Had Visiting the USA After Living in Germany

After living in Germany for years, visiting the USA hit us with some major reverse culture shock — it felt like experiencing American culture with completely new eyes. From transportation to social interactions, here are 9 reverse culture shocks that caught us completely off guard during our trip back home. Living abroad in Germany and Spain has completely changed our perspective on what used to feel normal in America. These cultural differences between Germany and the USA became crystal clear the moment we landed — from how Americans interact in public spaces to daily consumption habits. As American expats, we’ve developed a European perspective that made visiting the USA from Europe feel like seeing our home country for the first time. Each culture shock in this video reveals something fascinating about American culture that most people living in the USA never notice. Whether you're an expat considering moving to Germany, currently living the expat life, or just curious about Germany vs USA cultural differences, these observations will give you a fresh perspective on both countries. Have you experienced reverse culture shock after visiting home from living abroad? What surprised you most about returning to your home country after expat life? *💬 Share your experiences in the comments below!* Subscribe for more cultural comparisons between the USA, Germany, and Europe as we explore expat life and deep travel experiences beyond the guidebooks! WATCH NEXT - Get the Full USA Perspective:* 8 Things We Miss About the USA as Americans Living in Germany:    • 8 Things We Miss About the USA as American...   Things We Don’t Miss About the USA as Americans Living in Europe:    • Things We Don’t Miss About the USA as Amer...   ⏩ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:17 Living Abroad 00:41 Culture Shock #1 01:33 Culture Shock #2 02:40 Culture Shock #3 03:35 Culture Shock #4 04:39 BONUS! Culture Shock 05:34 Culture Shock #5 06:23 Culture Shock #6 06:54 Culture Shock #7 07:41 Culture Shock #8 08:56 Culture Shock #9 10:26 Your Reverse Culture Shocks? 👋 CONNECT WITH US https://www.mytravelbf.com Instagram:   / mytravelbf   🤔 WHO IS MY TRAVEL BF? We are Mike and Becca, two passionate travelers who love traveling deep and experiencing a place through its food, history, and culture. #USA #Germany #expat #cultureshock #expatlife #livinginGermany #travelcouple