culture shock

Mehmet Gökhan İŞCİ

Gökçe ÖKTEM

TuğberkTUNA

Contents

Introduction

Explaining phases of cultural

shock

How to help yourself

WHAT IS CULTURE SHOCK?

Some differences in cultures which make hard living in a foreign country

Some differences between cultures which make hard living in a foreign country

If you think positive, you don’t effected so much by culture shock.

But if you are a pessimistic person, to get used to is really hard.

Who face culture shock mostly?

Symptoms of Culture Shock

1 – Preliminary Stage2 – Spectator Stage3 – Participation Stage4 – Shock Stage5 – Adjustment Stage

Phases of Cultural Shock

1 – Preliminary Stage

2 – Spectator Stage

Honeymoon stage

Fascinated with the foreign and exotic aspects

Feeling of euphoria

3 – Participation Stage

4 – Shock Stage

Negative feelings

Compare your current culture Feel hostile and

angry

5 – Adjustment Stage

Emergence stage

Feeling more confident Feeling at home

How to Deal with Culture Shock

Treasuring the moments

Having fun

Taking lots of

pictures.

Get an ‘Informant’

Make friends Close and trusted your friend

Do Something Familiar

Watch your favorite movies

listen to music in your own language

Smell or taste the familiar things

Go for Walks

Spending time exploring cultureSpending time to see little details

Do Something That Takes Courage Everyday

Eleanor Roosevelt says;

Adventure surrounds you in another culture—big and little. Taking courage

Thank You for Your Attention