Relocating from Nigeria to the United States •Culture Shock experience •These really SHOCKED me

Have you ever experienced culture shock? In this video I share ten of the things that shocked me upon moving to America in the year 2020, both the good and the bad. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed putting this together. Would also like to hear from you in the comments, can you relate to any of the points shared? Were you surprised by any? What more culture shocks have you experienced?
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[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I forgot to add that I now love small dogs and cats! After living with them for a whole month, I had no choice haha. Now I see why people adore them so much

[@steezayay]

Never having travelled outside of the US (yet) it is very interesting to see peoples views who are not from here. Things that are everyday normal to me & i would never think twice about can be very different or strange for someone else. I really hope to travel to other places and experience different cultures eventually. Great video, very informative showing your perspectives and experiences!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Can totally relate to this. Same way I feel when foreigners visit my home country Nigeria and talk about what shocks them. Thanks for watching!

[@CheeOkereke_]

1. Homelessness is real because of the bills people have to pay; this is aside the present inflation condition. Some states have general home/facilities for the homeless but people don't want to stay in the facilities. Sadly, majority of the U.S residents are one paycheck away from being homeless. 2. With scam calls, I downloaded the true caller app, it helps identifying the caller so whenever it indicates sales as the caller I know it is scam. 3. Public display of Affection, no shame at all ooo- At first, I used to cringe but after living for 6years and counting here, I am no longer bothered/moved. 4. Education: You have to say something; if not you will not be graded for participation. Online classes use discussion board to interact with classmates.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Absolutely spot on Chidinma. Many live on minimum wage and a ton are unemployed Thanks for sharing!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@PDA, I was actually going to cut out that part of the video while editing because it’s no longer surprising lool. I think I will, so I don’t sound like a hater🤣

[@najeemibrahim5026]

Thanks for always sharing the update your experience over there... We love you ❤️

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Welcome friends! Grab a cool seat and lmk what you think in the comments!

[@olamideogungbemi7348]

The grading system!!! And the food! Also, I think the self service is really cool. I hesitated using it for a while and would always go to the cashier line until my friend showed me how easy it is.😅

[@thegreatlearner7611]

Love the part about home ownership and the mortgage system!

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@SindyAkpolo]

The yam own shock me pass 😂😂😂 I've heard about the class participation and I find that really interesting as well.

[@godspirate6250]

My wife is Nigerian. Now I undersand the dog thing, because how the dogs are in Lagos, so now she wants one, but she's still asking for a guard dog, (oh boy)..lol.) She actually showed me how to use the cash app. The food? Jallofrice on the stove everyday with plantain to the side. Never ate plantain before, now it's an everyday thing. Lastly, i find it interesting how fireworks, free roaming deer, and inexpensive grapes fascinates her.

[@em4001]

In the US we call sweet potatoes yams. Actual yams are usually labeled cassava/yucca or some places do call it yam. but they’re normally found at international stores.

[@kevin1049]

No we don’t we just call them sweet potatoes

[@omolaraolaiya3110]

The scam calls are crazy, I got 2 scams calls today and it shows scam likely and the no of phishing mails have got are countless😅

[@Brittainye]

Omg the yam debate! 😂 when i first met my husband he kept saying "you want yams?" Or "I got you fried yams" Whenever we went out to eat and i was like "sweet potatoes?! With my ___?...no thank you" 🤦🏾‍♀️ I'm still convinced it's in the potato family 😂🤷🏾‍♀️

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

😅😅 I know right!

[@kevinpandrea9035]

You are such a beautiful Queen

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Aww thank you!

[@addingtonmosesnsobila1302]

oh interesting😂😂

[@enobongakpan2068]

❤❤❤

[@omolaraolaiya3110]

The only places have i used cash is in the church as offering

[@SindyAkpolo]

You've not spent cash in a year? Now I won't to move to America 😅 thanks for sharing your experience, learning from these videos

[@IBeLady]

You will still spend money but you can spend it from your credit or debit card or directly from your phone if you have Apple Pay or Google Pay if you don't want to use actual cash. America is still expensive though.... Especially in the bigger cities like NYC. I spend $1,000 USD a month on groceries.

[@kayyjohnson8325]

Most people in America don’t use cash. We have debit card, cash app card, we can even purchase items at any store with our phone. Of course the bank and stores have ATM’s but most people don’t use cash and if they do they only take a small amount out

[@setapartartist]

It’s not really the most common for a young person to afford a house. There are some but it is not most. It’s very very difficult

[@IBeLady]

True....lol You have to have a certain income and credit score to get approved for a mortgage for a home. You also can never entirely own a home in America even if you pay the total asked for on the house. You will continue to pay Land Tax and if you default on it they'll kick you out of your house. If you Google "Can you own land in America?", you'll find that the answer is "No". Versus other countries that allows you to own a home/land for 90 years or so and pass it down to whomever. Your land can be your land in some places. Not in the US. lol

[@anjolasworld]

Hi Fisayo✨✨,my name is Anjola, I'd just like to ask ,I don't know if you'd be able to relate, but I'm a Nigeria(From Ondo State ),I plan on studying abroad in the US or Canada, but I'm really extremely scared of getting derailed somehow when I get there, like I'd see how they live or how they party or drink, things like that and just decide to adopt such cultures or drop out or something or give up on studying medicine there when it gets too hard .I don't know if you can actually relate because your a lot older than me, but if you have anything that could help me , a reply would be much appericiated...Thanks

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hello Anjola, first let me give you a big hug🤗🤗 Next, I’d like to let you know that anyone at any stage of life can face peer pressure, so I’m not immune to it as well and can totally relate. Don’t give up your dreams for studying because of this, rather work on building yourself personally. Work on grounding yourself deeply in your values such that you’re not shaken When you move here, look out (and pray) for people with like minds and similar values around. Not everyone is partying away as you think, you just need to find and build your community

[@oluwafemiprecioussanni8073]

The PDA pain u pass🤣🤣

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

😅😅

[@lilianokpala4175]

Umm how can I chat with you privately please

[@WETE7]

Judge not and thou shalt not be judged.

[@user-br2rx9pb6u]

Have you ever been to Gary, Indiana ..if so how was it ?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

No I haven’t

[@TheMVCoho]

Not a great area, high crime.

[@omolaraolaiya3110]

The grade is shocking as well 😅,

[@bobwoww8384]

I’m thinking the dogs and cats thing is a transference of love issue. As in it is scary to extend love to another person because being rejected is as terrifying as betrayal to those trying to connect… Sort of a tribal thing, if u don’t belong u die thing🫵🏽🌹🫶🏽 Bless u on ur journey

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hmmn. I never thought of this perspective actually. I hope people overcome this fear of reaching out to make human connection beyond surface level though. Thanks for sharing.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

By the way, I’m now cool with the animals.. after staying here for almost 3 years🤭

[@bobwoww8384]

@@FisayoGracieAbby incredibly this behavior applies mostly to the elderly.