How to cope with Cultural Shock.pptVIP

How to cope with Culture Shock? 蔡凌飞 College of Physics science and technology Along with the process of globalization deepened, the population of the whole world flows more and more frequently. Each year, millions of people go abroad to work, study or travel. Its a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world. However ,except the exciting joy and stimulation, homesickness, stress, fear, and confusion may also surround you in the meantime,which are all symptoms of culture shock . It is simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture. It can be exciting and stimulating, but it can also be overwhelming. You may feel sad, anxious, frustrated, and want to go home. what is culture shock ? Symptoms of culture shock Physical headache difficult to sleep well tend to feel tired Psychological helpless frustrated fear loneliness isolated anger aggressive e.g.------a story told by a businessman Once I was in America for an international conference. During my staying there, I usually took buses to visit some museums and shopping-malls. There were not many people taking buses, and each could have a seat most of the time. One day when our bus stopped at one bus-stop, an old lady got on. Noticing there was no vacant seat on the bus, I decided to offer my seat. I stood up, and said with a smile: Old lady,please sit down. Out of my expectation, the old lady refused to take the seat, and responded: I’m not old! There was also an unpleasant look on her face. I was rather confused and embarrassed at that moment, and didn’t know what to do. Then how do you cope with the frustration and fears you may be having? How can you begin to feel comfortable in our new surroundings? The following suggestions will help you get rid of these confusions. Speak the language of the new culture as often as possible. If you are unsure of your