Culture shock refers to the physical or emotional discomfort one experiences when moving to a new country with a different culture. There are typically four stages of culture shock: 1) Honeymoon stage, where everything is new and exciting; 2) Crisis stage, where differences cause frustration and negative feelings; 3) Recovery stage, where one learns to accept the new culture; and 4) Adjustment stage, where one feels fully comfortable in the new culture.

1. Culture Shock!
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2. You know? I was just shocked!
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3. 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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4. Stages of Culture Shock
1.Honeymoon Stage
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5. 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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6. 2. Crisis or Culture Shock Stage
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7. 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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8. 3. Recovery Stage
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9. 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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10. 4. Adjustment
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11. 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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