In comparison, nearly 75% of British people have passports. Of course, there are good reasons for these discrepancies. The United States is significantly bigger and farther from other countries. Americans are also generally more fearful than their European counterparts, at least in terms of visiting other countries. They speak fewer languages, know fewer people who have traveled, and typically overestimate how expensive it would be. Furthermore, foreign countries typically only make it into the American news cycle when something bad happens. This contributes to a strong sense of insularity and lack of awareness regarding the outside world. For these reasons and more, we are dedicating this list to our American friends. These are 25 huge culture shocks that people experience when traveling! Featured Image: wikipedia Thinking about international travel despite the culture shock? You might want to check out this list on 25 Quickest Ways To Get In Trouble (Or Offend People) While Travelling Note: This can even happen in advanced countries like the UAE