A traveler from a rural small town visiting a big city might find the crowds unsettling and feel frustrated by the apparent lack of friendliness. This kind of experience is referred to as

A. cultural imperialism.
B. xenocentrism.
C. cultural relativism.
D. culture shock.


D. culture shock.

Sociology

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