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◆ the physical and emotional discomfort one suffers when coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin
◆ troublesome feelings such as depression, loneliness, confusion, inadequacy, hostility, frustration, and tension, caused by the loss of familiar cues from the home culture
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3. Causes of culture shock
• Cultural stress • Social alienation • Social class and poverty-wealth extremes • Financial matters • Relationships and family considerations
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a. Cultural Stress
Entering an unfamiliar culture is stressful; in fact, transitions of any type are both psychologically and physically stressful. Problems with housing, climate, services, or communication in another language bring additional stress.