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Culture shock

Lithuanian philology and advertising, I course, Miglė Rudzinskaitė


Presentation plan
What is culture shock?
Symptoms of culture shock.
Culture shock stages.
What are some strategies for minimizing the effects of culture shock?
Conclusion
Culture shock
Culture shock refers to feelings of
uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety
that people may experience when
moving to a new country or
experiencing a new culture or
surroundings. This cultural
adjustment is normal and is the
result of being in an unfamiliar
environment.
Symptoms of culture shock range from
physical to emotional
• Headaches
• Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
• Loss of appetite
• Homesickness
• A feeling of sadness, loneliness, and vulnerability
• Idealization of home culture
• Feeling shy or insecure
• Questioning of the decision to move to the host country
Culture shock
stages
The first stage of culture shock
is often overwhelmingly
positive. Travelers become
The honeymoon infatuated with the language,
people, and food in their new
stage surroundings. At this stage,
the trip or move seems like the
greatest decision ever made and
an exciting adventure.
• During the negotiation phase,
people adjusting to a new culture
often feel lonely and homesick

The negotiation because they are not yet used to


the new environment and
encounter unfamiliar people,
stage customs and norms every day.
• The language barrier may become
a major obstacle in creating new
relationships.
Frustrations are often subdued as
travelers begin to feel more familiar
The adjustment and comfortable with the cultures,
people, food, and languages of new
stage environments. Navigation becomes
easier, and friends and communities
of support are established.
• This is the stage at which people
find acceptance to their new
surroundings. They begin to feel
The adaptation like they belong and really
understand and appreciate the
stage culture that they are now a part of.
• This stage typically only kicks in
once people are fully integrated into
life.
A common reaction to returning
home from studying or travelling
The re-entry abroad. It is an emotional and
psychological stage of re-adjustment,
travel shock similar to people initial adjustment to
living abroad.
Tips for minimizing the
effects of culture shock
• Remember that is normal
• Make your own space
• Keep an open mind
• Explore
• Find something you really love
• Set yourself a project
Conclusion
Culture shock has 5 stages: the honeymoon stage, the negotiation
stage, the adjustment stage, the adaptation stage and the re-entry travel
shock.
Remember that culture shock is an essential part of the experience of
living overseas.
By accepting it for what it is and finding ways to handle it, you can
prevent culture shock from keeping you down and move forward with
enjoying life in your new location.
Culture shock

Lithuanian philology and advertising, I course, Miglė Rudzinskaitė

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