Culture shock isn’t a clinical term or medical condition.It’s 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.33. That can be exciting,but it can also be overwhelming(不可抗拒的).
Everyone feels the pressure to fit in at one time or another—whether they’ve lived in the area for days or years.34. All of your experiences before you came to your new home are part of you,and what makes you special.
Here are a few tips for making sure your new culture doesn’t overpower the old:
Educate people about your culture.The fact that you’re the one entering the new culture doesn’t mean you should be the one doing all the learning.Take the opportunity to teach classmates and new friends about your culture;they may know little about it.35. Invite them over for traditional dishes from your culture.
Find a support group.Find kids in your class or neighbourhood who recently moved,too.You can share experience.
Keep in touch with home.You probably left good friends and family when you moved.If it’s going to be a long time until your next visit,keep in touch.You’ve not only left behind people,but also other things—like your favourite spot to hang out.36.
Remember,the key to getting over your culture shock is understanding the new culture and finding a way to live comfortably within it while keeping true to the parts of your culture that you value.
37. Try not to force yourself to change too fast or to change too many things all at once.You will have your own pace of adjusting.
