Australian Culture and Culture Shock

Finally, in the (13) ____________ stage, they enjoy some of the customs that annoyed them before.

newcomers notice the (8) ____________ between different nationalities and cultures.

4 Students who study all the time may receive positive comments from their colleagues.

6 Younger Australians tend to be friendlier than older Australians.

2 In Australia, teachers will show interest in students’ personal circumstances.

In the adjustment and reorientation stage, newcomers can understand some (11) ____________ they had not previously observed

During the (7) ____________ stage,

3 Australians use people’s first names so that everyone feels their status is similar.

Newcomers may experience this stage for up to (9) ____________.

5 It is acceptable to discuss financial issues with people you do not know well.

and learn (12) ____________ for dealing with difficulties.

In the rejection stage, newcomers reject the new culture and lose the (10) ____________ they had at the beginning.

1 Australian teachers will suggest alternatives to students rather than offer one solution.