Definitions
Define the term post-vacation.
Post-vacation is the time after you return home from a trip/vacation.
Name two strategies to overcome PVS.
- immediately unpack your suitcase
- go grocery shopping/ get your go-to snacks
- clean your fridge
- take a break from heavy and rich dishes/ eat a bit healthier
- exercise
-...
to unpack
auspacken, entpacken
to go grocery shopping
Lebensmittel einkaufen gehen
Give a definition of "PVS".
The feeling when you return home after a vacation and have problems to reacclimatize to your everyday life.
What should you do with your photos to overcome PVS? Explain.
You should organize your photos as soon as possible to make sure that you do not forget any details.
to fool yourself
sich selbst etwas vorspielen, sich selbst etwas vormachen
to be broke
pleite sein
Someone suffers from PVS. Define their problems or give examples.
Problems: They feel exhausted and unmotivated, they have problems to get used to their normal life
examples: exhaustion, no motivation, bad mood, their suitcase is still packed, their fridge is empty, they crave healthy foods, they are bored of their hometown,
What should you do concerning food to overcome PVS? Explain two strategies.
- clean your fridge and throw out any food items from before your vacation
- go grocery shopping
- get your go-to snacks
to stock up on essentials
sich mit dem Nötigsten eindecken, das Wichtigste einkaufen
go-to snacks
Snacks, die du regelmäßig/häufig isst
Define the term "reverse culture shock".
Name five strategies to overcome PVS. Explain one of them in more detail.
- unpack
- grocery shopping
- detox from vacation food
- nurse your reverse culture shock
- organize your photos
- plan the next one
- get some exercise
to crave healthy foods
sich nach gesundem Essen sehnen; nach gesundem Essen lechzen
to release some endorphins
Endorphine freisetzen