The Culture shock of living abroad

OF LIVING

ABROAD

Submitted by Chita Andreea(8212)

THE

Definition

The Symptoms

The Stages of Culture Shock

How to help yourselfConclusions

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What is ulture shock?????? ? ?

A psysical or emotional discomfort or anxiety that one suffers when coming to live in another country that is different from the place of origin.

East vs. West

Loneliness, melancholy

Loss of Identity

Lack of confidence

Longing for family

Anger, irritability

Unwillingness to interact with others

Feeling depressed and powerless

Isomnia

Hostility

Symptoms of Culture Shock

1. The Tourist or Honeymoon Phase

2. Emptiness or Rejection Phase

3. Conformist Phase

4. Assimilation Phase

The phases ofCulture Shock

At the start, the difference between the old and new culture is seen in a “romantic” light.

Everything is wonderful and new.

New food, new buildings and new way of life.

Duration: could last up to 6 months.

The Tourist or Honeymoon Phase

Anxiety arises when the difference between old and new become apparent

Biological Clock

Miscommunication

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

Emptiness or Rejection Phase

Gaining more understanding of the new culture.

Feeling a sense of humor and pleasure about host country.

The Mastery Phase

How to help yourself

Get outWalk around your

neighbourhoodBe seenSmile

Visit the same coffee shop or book store or market. You'll soon be recognized. There's nothing that says you're at home, like a neighbour saying “Good morning" in any language

Go on tours. Be a tourist in your own town. Sign up for local excursions. Get to know your city, its history and culture

Culture shock could create a serious problem for a new comer to a foreign place.

Culture could be learned and adapted easily with open mind while prepare to adjust the behaviour to match the new culture to avoid the culture shock.

Conclusions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_shock

http://moving.about.com/od/internationalmoves/a/culture_shock_2.htm

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