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What is the reading about?
Culture shock and culture in Australia
What does every who studies, lives or works abroad have?
problems adjusting to a new culture.
What can culture shock be defined?
Physical and emotional discomfort when entering a different culture
What does Australian culture value?
Personal choice and Independence
What are Australian prepared to accept rather than believing there is one truth
A range of opinions
What does the status in Australia show? A-They don't like the differences in status B- They treat each other like kings and servants
A
Australian feel comfortable being called by their first names. True or False?
True. Uncomfortable being too serious.
What do Australian say about work and leisure time?
They should have a balance
Who can they only discuss money, relationships or personal information with?
close friends.
According to Kohls, how many stages of culture are there? What are they?
4. Honeymoon / Rejection / Adjustment / Adaptation
How long is the first stage for culture shock?
A couple of weeks to a month
In what stage do people get excited about their new surrounding?
Stage 1: A period of euphoria.
In what stage do people feel angry, frustrated or depressed?
Stage 2. the newcomer start to experience the difficulties.
In what stage do they feel more positive about the new culture?
Stage 3. When they begins to understand the culture.
In what stage do people develop problem-solving skills?
Stage 3
In the last stage, how do they feel about the food, drinks and customs of the new culture?
Enjoy them and not being bothered anymore.
