Spanish vs American Culture Shocks | First Time in the US!

Hola chicos, welcome back to my channel! In this podcast-style video, I sit down with my sister-in-law, who is visiting the United States for the very first time from Spain, along with my American friend, to talk about all of the culture shocks she has experienced since arriving. For her, every little detail of everyday life in the U.S. feels new, surprising, and sometimes even confusing. Things that many Americans would never think twice about instantly stood out to her, and that’s exactly what makes this conversation so interesting and fun. Together we dive into topics like schools, food, fashion, sports, technology, and daily habits, and we laugh a lot while sharing these honest first impressions.

What stood out the most in this whole conversation was how much perspective you gain by talking about culture shocks openly. These little moments of surprise are not just funny stories, but also reminders of how unique each culture is. For me, it was refreshing to see the U.S. through her eyes and notice things I normally overlook. For her, it was a chance to share her honest impressions and laugh about them with us. This made the conversation not just about pointing out differences, but about appreciating and connecting through them.

For anyone watching this video, you’ll see how culture shocks can be both entertaining and eye-opening. If you’re American, you might start noticing aspects of your daily life that you take for granted but which stand out to visitors immediately. And if you’re from Spain or anywhere else outside the U.S., you’ll probably relate to a lot of her reactions and maybe even remember your own first-time experiences.

👉🏻 In this podcast-style episode, we share laughs, stories, and honest perspectives about the things that shocked her most in America. From grocery stores to football games, from fashion to food...this is a real and unfiltered discussion about what it’s like to experience American culture for the first time.

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We’d love to hear from YOU! If you’ve ever experienced cultural shocks in another country, drop your stories in the comments below. What surprised you most about America? Or, if you’re American, what do you think would shock visitors from abroad?

Timestamps:
00:42 Guest Introductions
01:25 Culture Shock #1: Signs in Schools
04:32 Culture Shock #2: Pick up and Drop off culture
08:55 Culture Shock #3: Price tags
10:35 Culture Shock #4: Insane variety and crazy flavors
12:12 Culture Shock #5: iPhone vs Android
13:02 Culture Shock #6: iMessage vs WhatsApp
14:12 Culture Shock #7: American universities
Culture Shock #8: “I really appreciate it”
18:52 Tried Peanut Butter?
19:35 Do you like American food?
22:53 Moving to the US or Europe?
28:55 First impressions of Americans and stereotypes
31:00 Fashion better in Spain or USA?
33:21 College Football Experience

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