What are some common elements in culture shock funny stories?

A German traveler went to India. In Germany, punctuality is highly valued. But in India, he found that the concept of time is much more flexible. For example, when he had an appointment with a local business partner, the partner was an hour late and didn't seem to think it was a big deal at all. He was very frustrated at first but then learned to adapt to this different time perception. This was a huge culture shock for him regarding time management.

Sure. One of my friends went to Japan. He was shocked that in Japan, it's common to give and receive business cards with both hands and look at it carefully as a sign of respect. He once just took a card casually with one hand and put it in his pocket right away, which made the Japanese counterparts look at him a bit strangely.

Here's another. A Westerner went to China. He saw people eating chicken feet and was horrified at first. He thought it was so strange. But then his Chinese friends convinced him to try it. After tasting it, he said it was actually not bad and his initial reaction was really a funny part of his culture shock.

One example could be a Star Wars character being shocked by Earth's diverse languages. In a fanfiction, a Jedi might come to Earth and be completely bewildered by the hundreds of languages spoken here. Another could be the difference in social hierarchies. For instance, a Sith lord might not understand Earth's democratic systems where power is more spread out among the population rather than concentrated in a few Force - sensitive individuals. Also, the concept of money on Earth might be a shock. In the Star Wars universe, credits are used, but the way Earth has various forms of currency, different economic systems, and the importance placed on material wealth in some cultures could be quite a culture shock for a Star Wars character.

Well, a frequent element is the setting. Many culture horror stories are set in places that are considered spooky or have some sort of historical or cultural significance. Such as an old abandoned castle in European stories or a haunted forest in some Asian cultures. Also, there is often a moral lesson hidden within the horror story. It might be about not being greedy, as in the case of the Wendigo story, or respecting the dead. In some Asian horror stories, disturbing the graves of the ancestors can lead to a series of horrible events.

Unexpected animals or people in the background can be really funny. For example, a cat jumping onto your shoulder as you take a selfie.

In many funny scam stories, the scammers' lack of knowledge about the things they are scamming about can be humorous. For instance, if they are trying to sell a fake antique but give completely wrong historical details. Also, when they accidentally target the wrong person, like trying to scam a detective or someone who works in fraud prevention, that can be really funny as they end up getting caught right away.

Sure. One time my friend was trying to fix a faulty lamp. He didn't unplug it first and got a little shock when he touched the wire. He jumped back so fast and his face was a picture of shock and then he started laughing at his own stupidity.

One main theme is differences in social norms. For example, in some cultures, it's okay to be late for social gatherings, while in others it's considered extremely rude.

It could be a visual novel that explores the theme of culture shock. It might tell stories of characters experiencing disorientation, confusion, or discovery when they are exposed to a new and different culture. For example, it could be about an exchange student going to a foreign country and dealing with various cultural differences like different social norms, food, and language.