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CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION Culture shock
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Introductory discussion Aliens view of the human race –their thoughts Global communication – TV, Email, Facebook, English and Western customs. Domestic living Addressing your parents by you and friends Necking among students in public Wearing bikini in public
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Transportation
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Carrying a load on the head
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Comfortable with selves
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Traveling with pets
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Homeless in America
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Homeless
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A full size lady
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Beauty pageant ladies
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What is Culture shock ? A visitor’s disease when suddenly relocated overseas. Surprises and strange experiences Changes in ways we do things
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Tools to overcome Culture Shock To overcome culture shock you need: Tolerance Understanding Acceptance
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Examples of culture shock - when to shake hands or hug people - what to say when we meet people - when and how to give tips - how to give orders to servants/attendants - when to accept and when to refuse invitations - when to take statements seriously and when not.
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Causes and symptoms excessive concern over cleanliness - the feeling that what is new and strange is "dirty.” e.g. drinking water, food, dishes, and bedding; - fear of physical contact with attendants or servants; - a feeling of helplessness - a desire for dependence on long-term residents of one's own nationality;
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Causes and Symptoms (cont.) - irritation over delays and other minor frustrations - delay and outright refusal to learn the language of the host country; - excessive fear of being cheated, robbed, or injured; - great concern over minor pains and irruptions of the skin; - that terrible longing to be back home, to be in familiar surroundings, to visit one's relatives, and, in general, to talk to people who really "make sense."
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Consequences of culture shock Familiar cues are removed. Visitor becomes like a fish out of water. A feeling of frustration and anxiety. Reaction: - reject the environment that causes the discomfort: "the ways of the host country are bad because they make us feel bad."
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Lessons from culture shock The [visitor’s] home environment suddenly assumes a tremendous importance. Everything becomes irrationally glorified. All difficulties and problems are forgotten and only the good things back home are remembered. It usually takes a trip home to bring one back to reality.
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Lessons (cont.) Individuals differ greatly in the degree in which culture shock affects them. there are individuals who cannot live in foreign countries. Anyone can go through a case of culture shock. Anyone can adjust to any culture.
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END QUESTIONS ??? EXPERIENCES ??? SUGGESTIONS ???
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