Culture shock means a feeling of upset when you are away from your own country. When you are abroad, you may find that the lifestyle, the language spoken there, the customs differ from those in your country. Then you may feel uncomfortable, as you are not used to your life in a different country, for example, you may find the food tastes strange. Or you aren’t able to understand easilywhat the locals are saying.
Generally, everyone can be a victim of culture shock in varying degrees, depending on many factors. For instance, the extent of the similarities or differences between your own country and the one you are now living in. Singapore has a similar culture to China. More than seventy percent of Singapore’s population are Chinese; so we may not feel the effects of the culture shock that much. But, my friends living in the US are facing a different situation. Also, our personalities have influence over culture shock.
Since everyone can experience culture shock, there is no need for us to take it too seriously. In my opinion, all of us can overcome culture shock in the end. A lot of things can be done to relieve culture shock. We can go out with our local and get familiar with local culture at the same time. Also, it is great for us to communicate with the locals more. We can introduce our own culture to them and learn something from them in return.
In conclusion, culture shock is a normal thing, so we should not be panic about it but just embrace it.
Yes, you are right.Since Singapore and China have a lot of things in common, I didn't feel so much about cultural shock,but enjoy the life here a lot. And making friends with locals did helps me understand and fit into this society better.To be honest, I 'm grateful for all of these-coming to Singapore,making new friends and experiencing brand new life-which enrich my life.
ReplyDeleteWhile we are enjoying the new life in Singapore, but actually I do find a lot which are quite different from those in our motherland, widening my horizon and teaching me how to adapt.
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I agree with all your points.
Suffice it to say that when challenged with a new environment, the only thing that is within our control is our attitude. As long as we continue to have a positive and optimistic outlook, then I am confident that things will turn out well.
After all, it is a growing up experience for all of us.
Wilson
culture shocks are very common these days. however, your definition of culture shock is a little inaccurate. and i think the word "shock" is sometimes too big for that you just feel a little bit different in other countries. in this sense, we do not need to give ourselves too much pressure because the problem is not so serious somtimes.
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