Paris syndrome
A sense of strong disappointment felt as a tourist caused by some combination of culture shock and the failure of the visiting destination to meet one’s own preconceived expectations. It can result in several psychiatric symptoms such as acute delusional states, anxiety, depression, derealization, the feeling of experiencing prejudice, and more.
The term originates from Japanese tourists experiencing this phenomenon while visiting Paris, France, but in modern times has been used to describe feelings expressed by people complaining online that any given tourist destination was not what they expected.
The term originates from Japanese tourists experiencing this phenomenon while visiting Paris, France, but in modern times has been used to describe feelings expressed by people complaining online that any given tourist destination was not what they expected.
“Did you see the video of the guy complaining about his visit to Greece?”
“I’m not sure what he expected. It sounds like Paris syndrome.”
“I’m not sure what he expected. It sounds like Paris syndrome.”
Paris syndrome by BigFinisher July 31, 2023
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