You are an international project manager from the United States living in a foreign country. The project you're working on has lasted two-and-a-half years. During that time, you've really gotten to feel comfortable in the foreign country and have enjoyed living in their culture. The project has just ended, and you've returned to the United States. Upon your return, you're surprised to find that you're feeling a little disoriented as you've gotten so used to the foreign culture and its slower pace that you've forgotten what some things are like in the US. This experience is known as:
A. Diversity shock
B. Global norming
C. Culture shock
D. Culture norming
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