Culture Shock!

Culture Shock!

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You know? I was just shocked!

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A physical or

emotional discomfort or

anxiety that one suffers when

coming to live in another

country or a place that is

different from the place of

origin

Loneliness

Loss of Identity

Lack of confidence

Anger

Feeling depressed

Culture Shock?

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Stages of Culture Shock

1. Honeymoon Stage

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You are just exited about everything. Everything is new and

fascinating. It’s called “honeymoon” because like the original context of

the word, this stage eventually ends.

Person is excited and experiencing a new lifestyle

Everything goes by smoothly

Finding new things and meeting new people everyday

Honeymoon Stage

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2. Crisis or Culture Shock Stage

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Eventually, the differences between your home country

and the new country will become very apparent. Some negative

events may lead into frustration and anger towards the new culture,

and at moments you may find it offensive. You may feel lonely

and/or homesick, and communication barriers will frustrate you

Dealing with problems such as transportation, different foods,

communication, etc.

Complaints about the host country may arise

Individual can use to find comfort with the host country or simply go

back to the country of origin

Crisis or Culture Shock Stage

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3. Recovery Stage

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After a few weeks, you get used to the new culture

and new routine, you learn what to expect and how to behave

in different situations. You learn how to handle cultural issues and

accept the new culture.

Now you have new friends in new country

You are familiar with the things

You do not wants to complain or go back to your country

Recovery Stage

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4. Adjustment

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In this stage, you are adjusted and become fully

capable of participating in the new culture.

A feeling of comfort

Acceptance of food, habits, drinks, and the customs of the host

country

You are excited to explore new things in the host country

Now you have lot of friends in host country

Simply this has become your second home

Adjustment

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