Stages of Culture Shock
What is the first stage of culture shock, where everything in the new culture seems exciting and fascinating?
The Honeymoon Stage.
What is the term for the process of recognizing and understanding the differences and similarities between your own culture and another?
Cultural Awareness.
What term describes the ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures?
Intercultural Competence.
What is the term for the practice of learning and adapting to a new culture’s behaviors, customs, and norms?
Cultural Adaptation.
In many Middle Eastern countries, using which hand is considered impolite for eating or greeting?
The left hand.
During which stage of culture shock might individuals feel frustration, homesickness, and irritation with the new culture?
The Frustration Stage (or Negotiation Stage).
What is the name of the cognitive bias where individuals view their own culture as superior to others?
Ethnocentrism.
What communication style is characterized by indirect, non-verbal cues, and is common in many Asian cultures?
High-context communication.
What is the term for the ability to temporarily adopt another culture's behaviors and practices while living or working abroad?
Cultural Assimilation.
In Japan, it is considered rude to leave your chopsticks standing vertically in a bowl of rice. True or False?
True.
In which stage do individuals begin to adjust to the new culture and start feeling more comfortable?
The Adjustment Stage.
What concept describes an open-minded attitude that helps individuals learn from other cultures without judgment?
Cultural Sensitivity.
Which communication style, typical of Western cultures, relies on direct and explicit verbal communication?
Low-context communication.
What is the best way to avoid misunderstandings when engaging with people from different cultural backgrounds?
Practicing active listening and asking questions for clarification.
In which country is it common to bow as a formal greeting instead of shaking hands?
Japan.
What is the final stage of culture shock, where individuals fully adapt and become comfortable in the new culture?
The Mastery Stage (or Adaptation Stage).
What is the term for the process of blending elements of different cultures, often seen in immigrant communities?
Cultural Integration (or Acculturation).
What term refers to the discomfort or misunderstanding that can arise when people from different cultures interact?
Cultural Miscommunication.
Which concept refers to the discomfort or anxiety that arises when someone encounters an unfamiliar cultural environment?
Culture Shock.
In European cultures like France, how many kisses are typically exchanged on the cheek as a greeting?
Two or three, depending on the region.
What term describes the reverse culture shock individuals experience when returning home after living abroad for a long time?
Reentry Shock (or Reverse Culture Shock).
In intercultural communication, what does it mean to have “high cultural intelligence”?
The ability to adapt and work effectively in diverse cultural contexts.
Which theory suggests that all communication is culturally bound and that meanings are not universal but influenced by social, historical, and cultural contexts?
Cultural Relativism.
What is the term for behaviors or practices that are considered inappropriate or offensive in certain cultures but are acceptable in others?
Cultural Taboos.
In which culture is slurping your food considered a sign of enjoyment and appreciation, especially when eating noodles or soup?
Chinese or Japanese culture.