But in reality, the United States is such a huge country that it wouldn't be wrong to assume that even Americans can experience culture shock. Somebody going from the West Coast to the East Coast or from Texas to Minnesota might encounter a host of differences.11. Mason-Dixon Line of Politeness. Image Credit: Shutterstock. After spending four days in Manhattan, one Southerner observed that the people don't say "you're welcome" at all. "I don't think they were being rude, it's just not part of the culture I guess," adds the same person. Read more: How to Deal with Culture Shock When Teaching English Abroad. So, here are some tips for how I overcame this type of culture shock as Midwestern American settling in the heart of Germany: 1. Immersing myself in German culture. Just spending time with my German friends really helped give me a better understanding of the culture.
Culture shock was the first thing that blew my mind when I first arrived in America. Alot of people define culture as a way in which an individual choose lead or live their life, their beliefs, customs, traditions and way of life.
The four stages of culture shock. 1) The Honeymoon Stage, when people feel very positive about the new culture. For example, newcomers to Japanese business often appreciate their Japanese counterparts' politeness and respect. 2) The Frustration Stage, when people struggle with the culture, and begin to react negatively to its ways of doing
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