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Culture Shock

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Culture Shock

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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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Full Video Duration: 44 minutes
Aired: 8 months ago

SYMPTOMS

CULTURE

1: THE HONEYMOON STAGE

2: THE DISTRESS STAGE

3: RE-INTEGRATION STAGE

4: AUTONOMY STAGE

5: INDEPENDENCE STAGE

How to cope with cultural stress?

DO

DON'T

TOP 5 EXPAT COUNTRIES

DIGITAL NOMADS

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