culture shock
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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