South African Woman in America Shares Culture Shocks Since Working Overseas in TikTok Video

• A woman from South Africa who is working in America told people some of the experiences she had
• In a video, the South African discussed the interesting interactions she had with people in the United States so far
• South Africans were eager to hear how the Mzansi woman is adjusting to America

A South African woman talking about her life in America became a viral Sensation. The lady detailed some of the things she had to get used to ever since she moved.

Online users were floored as the woman went into detail about the new experiences she had in America. The video of the woman received hundreds of comments from netizens.

In a TikTok video by @_wendy.faith, the South African woman shared the culture shocks she faced in America. First, she realised that Americans think all Africans speak the same language. The woman said she was speaking to a Nigerian man when an American asked why they were speaking English, and she had to explain that they were from different countries. Next, the ladies said that her behind is considered bigger in America, when in South Africa, hers was thought of as flat. Third, the woman was shocked to find out that braiding and getting a human hair wig in America cost the same.

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While living in America, the South African realised that healthcare is expensive. She insisted that home remedies are necessary, as simple doctor's visits can be very expensive. The lady also confirmed the stereotype that portion sizes when eating out are massive in America.

The woman was impressed that differently abled people make up a significant portion of the workforce in America, and she enjoys it. Next, she said that weed is legal in America, and many people talk about it as if it is not a big deal. The woman also said that a lot of Americans have two jobs, and that she'd be doing the same if her visa did not restrict her to one job. She also added that there are a lot of immigrants in America and that they make up a big part of the workforce. Finally, she realised that Americans often think that South Africa is a direction and not an actual country.

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TikTok viewers amused by women's culture shocks.

People shared their commentary after hearing the culture shocks about America. A few netizens shared their own experiences after travelling to America. Watch the lady's video discussing the culture shocks below:

Miss.Bennie_ said:

"Clocked everything, sana the food portion one I still can’t get over🤏🏽"

CHRYSANTHEMUM 💞💐 added:

"The first one made me mad 😭 "

Tubatse🇿🇦 said:

"Doesn’t make sense that Africans don’t have one language in common at least."

LAURA♡ commented:

"Remember, there are no borders in America, that's why they're always confused about having countries on the continent. Their continent is their country."

Empress Maude

"Someone from the US thought I had a perfect BBL 😳😳😳 ma'am, excuse me."

Other Briefly News stories about South Africans in America

• A man who went to America became viral after showing South Africans his first impressions.
• People were moved by a South African woman in the USA who showed the life she gave up.
• Mzansi was fascinated to hear the perspective of a Zulu man who is in the USA.

Source: Briefly News