英语作文 Culture Shock：A Fish Out of Water

Culture Shock：A Fish Out of Water

There is no denying the fact that culture shock has become a hotly debated topic in the modern world. Culture shock is taken as a temporary disorientation that results form being confront with unfamiliar language, different customs, strange culture, and so on.

People who travel to or living in a strange country usually often experience at least four distinct stages of culture shock. During the first few weeks most individuals are fascinated with the new culture. It is obvious that newcomers are interested in everything in the different state. They see so many different things such as different buildings, different food and different plant. When communicating with foreigners, they feel very excited.

Unfortunately, this phase comes to an end soon as the newcomers have to set out to study, live or work in the new nation. They must cope with such problems as housing, transport and communication. They do not know when to shake hands, what to say when they meet people and how to make purchases, which make them feel helpless. They lost interesting in the new country and become increasingly anxiety.

In the purpose of being successful in the new country, they try to accept the host culture. In order to adapt to customs and habits, they try to master some problem-solving skills. In few months, they become accustomed to the new culture.

In the last stage, they are comfortable with the language and custom of the host country. The stage is often referred to as the biculturalism stage.