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culture shock

culture shock
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • a condition of disorientation affecting someone who is suddenly exposed to an unfamiliar culture or way of life or set of attitudes

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    1. Culture shock is often described as an emotional rollercoaster.
    2. In a foreign country most of us go through culture shock.
    3. Culture shock tends to move through four different stages: wonder (or the honeymoon period), frustration, depression and acceptance.
    4. An English language students' magazine has invited readers to submit an article on the theme of culture shock.
    5. Many people suffer from reverse culture shock when returning to their home country after spending a long time abroad.
    6. Most people who have lived in a foreign country have experienced some form of culture shock, although many people don't recognize it in themselves.
    7. The Paris syndrome is a type of culture shock. It's a psychiatric term used to describe foreigners who start living in Paris, drawn to the image of the city as a center of fashion, don't adapt well to the local customs and culture, lose their mental balance and exhibit symptoms close to depression.