The three stages in the U-Curve culture shock model.
What is Anticipation, Culture Shock, Adjustment
100
This phrase, meaning "no worries", sums up the lifestyle and attitude in Thailand
What is Mai Pen Rai
100
This is scientific language used by doctors to describe specific medical conditions.
What is Medical Terminology
200
This term describes a work setting where distance in power is clearly marked.
What is High Power Distance
200
Also known as Abu Ali Hussein ibn Abdullah ibn Sina, he was a Persian scientist, philosopher and doctor who wrote "The Book of Healing" and "The Canon of Medicine"
Who is Avicenna
200
In the United States and other westernized nations, the dominant model of medicine is based on biomedical science, whereas all other approaches fall under what term.
What is Alternative Medicine
300
Forms of ceremony, formal/informal, dress, language, handshaking, names, and appropriate codes of conduct.
What is Protocol
300
Companies will do this to avoid certain types of costs. One of the film choices for an Experiential Learning assignment covered this topic
What is Outsourcing
300
Refers to the practice of telling a patient only what she or he wants to hear or to know.
What is Contractual Honesty.
400
Value where tasks are assigned to be accomplished by a unit/department rather than individually.
What is Collectivism
400
This ancient Persian New Year's holiday literally translates to "new day". Sumanak, the traditional holiday dish, is made from sprouted wheat and only prepared for this holiday.
What is Navruz
400
One of the four major approaches that are not considered traditional medicine.
What is Mind-Body Medicine, Biologically Based Practices, Manipulative and Body-Based Practices, or Energy Medicine.
500
Specific communication strategies used to maintain self-pride, reputation, and credibility.
What is Facework
500
There is no exact English translation for this Chinese word, but the closest description would be a relational network, which is close to bribery