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Culture Shock

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  • What are Australian prepared to accept rather than believing there is one truth
    A range of opinions
  • How long is the first stage for culture shock?
    A couple of weeks to a month
  • According to Kohls, how many stages of culture are there? What are they?
    4. Honeymoon / Rejection / Adjustment / Adaptation
  • What can culture shock be defined?
    Physical and emotional discomfort when entering a different culture
  • Who can they only discuss money, relationships or personal information with?
    close friends.
  • In what stage do people feel angry, frustrated or depressed?
    Stage 2. the newcomer start to experience the difficulties.
  • 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
  • What do Australian say about work and leisure time?
    They should have a balance
  • What does "circumstances" mean? A- Circles B- Situations C- Questions
    B
  • What does "disorientation" mean? A- being confused B- being disappointed C- Being positive
    A
  • What does every who studies, lives or works abroad have?
    problems adjusting to a new culture.
  • In what stage do they feel more positive about the new culture?
    Stage 3. When they begins to understand the culture.
  • What is the reading about?
    Culture shock and culture in Australia
  • 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.
  • In what stage do people develop problem-solving skills?
    Stage 3
  • In what stage do people get excited about their new surrounding?
    Stage 1: A period of euphoria.
  • Australian feel comfortable being called by their first names. True or False?
    True. Uncomfortable being too serious.
  • What does Australian culture value?
    Personal choice and Independence