Culture Shock
Culture shock
Moving to a new environment cannot be easy. When coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin one suffers the physical and emotional discomfort.
The difficult period during which people gradually become comfortable in the new environment is called culture shock.
The term, culture shock, was introduced for the first time in 1958 by the American scientist Oberg to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a completely new environment.
This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment, and not knowing what is appropriate or inappropriate.
It is an anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse. Often, the way that we lived before is not accepted as or considered as normal in the new place.
Everything is different in a new culture.
1.It takes a lot of time to learn about the new food, ways of transportation, a ТV, how to use the post office, banks and stores.
2.we don't speak the language, It is exhausting to speak in a second language all of the time.
3.don't know when to shake hands and
4.what to say when we meet people,
5.when and how to give tips,
6.when to accept and when to refuse invitations,
7.when to take statements seriously and when not.
The 1st stage is the incubation stage (Initial euphoria). During the first few weeks most individuals are fascinated by the new. This time is called the "honeymoon" stage, as everything encountered is new and exciting. This stage may last from a few days or weeks to six months, depending on the circumstances.
The 2nd stage is characterized by a hostile and aggressive attitude towards the host country. This happens due to the difficulties a person faces in daily life, such as communication or transportation problems. The people feel irritability and hostility.
Usually it is experienced after staying in a new country for two or three months.
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Moving to a new environment cannot be easy. When coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin one suffers the physical and emotional discomfort.
The difficult period during which people gradually become comfortable in the new environment is called culture shock.
The term, culture shock, was introduced for the first time in 1958 by the American scientist Oberg to describe the anxiety produced when a person moves to a completely new environment.
This term expresses the feeling of not knowing what to do or how to do things in a new environment, and not knowing what is appropriate or inappropriate.
It is an anxiety that results from losing all our familiar signs and symbols of social intercourse. Often, the way that we lived before is not accepted as or considered as normal in the new place.
Everything is different in a new culture.
1.It takes a lot of time to learn about the new food, ways of transportation, a ТV, how to use the post office, banks and stores.
2.we don't speak the language, It is exhausting to speak in a second language all of the time.
3.don't know when to shake hands and
4.what to say when we meet people,
5.when and how to give tips,
6.when to accept and when to refuse invitations,
7.when to take statements seriously and when not.
The 1st stage is the incubation stage (Initial euphoria). During the first few weeks most individuals are fascinated by the new. This time is called the "honeymoon" stage, as everything encountered is new and exciting. This stage may last from a few days or weeks to six months, depending on the circumstances.
The 2nd stage is characterized by a hostile and aggressive attitude towards the host country. This happens due to the difficulties a person faces in daily life, such as communication or transportation problems. The people feel irritability and hostility.
Usually it is experienced after staying in a new country for two or three months.
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