culture shock!
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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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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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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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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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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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