CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION Culture shock

Introductory discussion Aliens view of the human race –their thoughts Global communication – TV, , Facebook, English and Western customs. Domestic living Addressing your parents by you and friends Necking among students in public Wearing bikini in public

Transportation

Carrying a load on the head

Comfortable with selves

Traveling with pets

Homeless in America

Homeless

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What is Culture shock ? A visitor’s disease when suddenly relocated overseas. Surprises and strange experiences Changes in ways we do things

Tools to overcome Culture Shock To overcome culture shock you need: Tolerance Understanding Acceptance

Examples of culture shock - when to shake hands or hug people - what to say when we meet people - when and how to give tips - how to give orders to servants/attendants - when to accept and when to refuse invitations - when to take statements seriously and when not.

Causes and symptoms excessive concern over cleanliness - the feeling that what is new and strange is "dirty.” e.g. drinking water, food, dishes, and bedding; - fear of physical contact with attendants or servants; - a feeling of helplessness - a desire for dependence on long-term residents of one's own nationality;

Causes and Symptoms (cont.) - irritation over delays and other minor frustrations - delay and outright refusal to learn the language of the host country; - excessive fear of being cheated, robbed, or injured; - great concern over minor pains and irruptions of the skin; - that terrible longing to be back home, to be in familiar surroundings, to visit one's relatives, and, in general, to talk to people who really "make sense."

Consequences of culture shock Familiar cues are removed. Visitor becomes like a fish out of water. A feeling of frustration and anxiety. Reaction: - reject the environment that causes the discomfort: "the ways of the host country are bad because they make us feel bad."

Lessons from culture shock The [visitor’s] home environment suddenly assumes a tremendous importance. Everything becomes irrationally glorified. All difficulties and problems are forgotten and only the good things back home are remembered. It usually takes a trip home to bring one back to reality.

Lessons (cont.) Individuals differ greatly in the degree in which culture shock affects them. there are individuals who cannot live in foreign countries. Anyone can go through a case of culture shock. Anyone can adjust to any culture.

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