6. The Comfort Zone Model
The comfort zone is a psychological state in
which a person feels familiar, at ease, in
control, and experiences low anxiety.
A person in this state uses a limited set of
behaviors to deliver a steady level of
performance, usually without a sense of risk.
7. The Comfort Zone Model
Comfort zone
Stress zone
Panic zoneBy stepping out of your
comfort zone you will
learn, and increase
your intercultural
competencies.
You will feel more
comfortable facing new
situations by learning
more about yourself
and other cultures.
9. Culture Clashes
In the following slides will show you different
scenarios.
Think about them, and write down which
zone you would feel in that situation.
Do you feel comfortable? Do you feel
stressed? Are you already panicking?
10. Scenario 1
Imagine yourself in Egypt.
You have been there for 2
weeks, met new people, and
you are spending your free
time with them. Suddenly you
get a marriage proposal from
one of them.
11. Think about it
How do you feel? Do you feel comfortable? Do you
feel stressed? Or are you panicking?
Write down your thoughts
Imagine yourself in Egypt.
You have been there for 2 weeks,
met new people, and you are
spending your free time with them.
Suddenly you get a marriage
proposal from one of them.
12. Scenario 2
Imagine you just arrived in
Tanzania.
There is a big party for you, and
you get the honour to slaughter a
rooster by yourself for the party.
13. Think about it
Imagine you just arrived in
Tanzania.
There is a big party for you
and you get the honour to
slaughter a rooster by
yourself for the party.
How do you feel? Do you feel comfortable? Do you
feel stressed? Or are you panicking?
Write down your thoughts
14. Scenario 3
Imagine you get the invitation for
an engagement party in China.
The traditional dinner consists of
turtle soup and shark fin.
15. Think about it
Imagine you get the invitation for
an engagement party in China.
The traditional dinner consists of
turtle soup and shark fin.
How do you feel? Do you feel comfortable? Do you
feel stressed? Or are you panicking?
Write down your thoughts
16. Scenario 4
Imagine you are in Colombia.
People there are touching you
while talking. Even though
you met each other for the
first time.
Write down your thoughts
17. Scenario 5
Imagine you just arrived in
Romania.
Your accomodation is a mixed
shared room with 6 other people.
You will live there for the next 8
weeks.
Write down your thoughts
18. Stepping out of your
comfort zone is not always
easy, but always worth it.
You can immerse yourself in
new culture, and learn more
about yourself.
