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I moved from Hawaii to the mainland United States. Here are 8 culture shocks I wasn't prepared for.

Business Insider By Jana Soli Oct 28, 2026 · 8:34 AM 4 min read 3 views 0 comments

I moved from Hawaii to the mainland United States. Here are 8 culture shocks I wasn't prepared for. — Image: Business Insider

After living in Hawaii for 13 years, I moved to the continental US. It's come with many culture shocks, like more traffic and less meals made with Spam.

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