This document discusses culture shock and its various phases. It begins by defining culture shock as the psychological disorientation people experience when living in a markedly different culture. It then outlines the common symptoms of culture shock such as homesickness and excessive sleeping. The main part discusses the four phases of culture shock: the honeymoon phase, the negotiation phase, the adjustment phase, and the mastery phase. It also gives the example of "The Paris Syndrome" where Japanese tourists experience severe culture shock when visiting Paris. The document concludes with the author sharing their personal experience moving from Jordan to Switzerland.

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2. Presentation Outline.What is Culture Shock?Symptoms of Culture Shock.The Phases of Culture Shock.The Paris Syndrome.Personal Experience.

3. What is Culture Shock?Culture Shock: A psychological disorientation that most people experience when living in a culture markedly different from one’s own.Universal-Diverse Paradox

4. East vs. West

5. Symptoms of Culture Shock.Homesickness.Boredom.Excessive sleep.Compulsive eating.Stereotyping.Hostility.

6. The Phases Of Culture Shock.The Honeymoon PhaseThe Negotiation PhaseThe Adjustment PhaseThe Mastery Phase.

7. 1. The Honeymoon Phase.At the start, difference between the old and new culture is seen in a “romantic” light.Everything is wonderful and new.New food, new buildings, & new way of life.

8. 2. The Negotiation Phase.Anxiety arises when the difference between old and new become apparent.Biological Clock.Miscommunication.

9. 3. The Adjustment Phase.One gets accustomed to the new culture.Things begin to seem “normal”.Culture begins to make sense.

10. 4. The Mastery Phase.Full participation with new culture is finally achieved.

11. The Paris Syndrome.Japanese people come to France.Language Barrier.Cultural Difference.Idealized Image of Paris.Exhaustion.

12. Jordan to Switzerland.

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