Hi all. It is quite illuminating to see that my introductory mail has elicited so many responses, just because of the use of the term "Upper Assam". Hope to participate in positive debates, definitely. Just to wind up: I think there is not only differences - cultural/linguistic, et al - between Upper and Lower Assam, but within these two geographical entities. I had read somewhere that ever ten km or so, the language in Assam changes, even if in a minor way. But all these, from Xodiya to Dhuburi, are part of the same Assamese society, so I don't think there should be any debate on the perceived "culture shock" in people from UA when they move to LA (not Los Angeles!). In this age of satellite television when everybody has access to every place on earth via the humble TV set (provided there is power supply!), "culture shock" is a phrase, which I think would become extinct soon. - Utpal
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