Culture shock describes the impact of moving from a familiar culture to one that is unfamiliar. It includes the shock of a new environment, meeting lots of new people and learning the ways of a new country.
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What is "culture shock"?
SYMPTOMS
Anxiety, depression, loneliness
Being homesick
Disturbed sleep patterns
Remoteness or isolation
Decreased productivity
Drastic personality changes
Poor time management
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What has been most difficult to get used to in other countries?
CULTURE
It is a set of habits: gestures, tones of voices, body contacts that we have. Also includes ideas, customs, and general social behabiour of a people or society. Attitudes, values, beliefs & behaviours are shared from one generation to another.
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What does culture mean to you?
1: THE HONEYMOON STAGE
Initial euphoria / excitement
2: THE DISTRESS STAGE
Irritation / hostility
3: RE-INTEGRATION STAGE
Gradual adjustment, humour, perspective
4: AUTONOMY STAGE
"Feeling at home", adaptation and biculturalism
5: INDEPENDENCE STAGE
Reverse culture shock
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Have you ever experienced culture shock?
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Give us an example of culture shock.
How to cope with cultural stress?
-Prepare mentally and emotionally
-Social support
-Be patient
-Open your mind to a new experience and culture
DO
-Commit to forging new connections
-Hang on to a growth mindset
-Consider your partner and children
-Look after your health
DON'T
-Set your expectations too high
-Spend too much time calling home
-Rush it
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What would be the most important factor for you to choose a new country?
TOP 5 EXPAT COUNTRIES
1. Mexico
2. Indonesia
3. Taiwan
4. Portugal
5. Spain
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Which top 5 country would you choose?
DIGITAL NOMADS
Specific visas, stay on tourist visas, remote work
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