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Good afternoon.
How many of you have a dream to go or to live in other country?
Well, it seems that you do not so love your country, isn’t it?
Okay, I have an anecdote about a young boy that move to United States. Three years ago, when he first came to the U.S., everything was new to him. First up, at the airport, he tried to look for his host mom. When he met her, she immediately asked, “Do you want to use the bathroom?” Since he was taught the word “toilet” instead of “bathroom”, he was confused by what she was asking. He thought bathroom meant shower room, and he replied, “I forgot to bring shampoo and soap!” It is one anecdote about culture shock.
I am sure you do not want it happened also on you. So, now I would like to tell how to deal with culture shock. Firstly, I would talk about what culture shock is and then how to deal with it.
Culture shock is a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture. When you move to a new place, you're bound to face a lot of changes. That can be exciting and stimulating, but it can also be overwhelming. You may feel sad, anxious, frustrated, and want to go home.
It's natural to have difficulty adjusting to a new culture. People from other cultures may have grown up with values and beliefs that differ from yours. Because of these differences, the things they talk about, the ways they express themselves, and the importance of various ideas may be very different from what you are used to.
There are 5 stages in culture shock.
First, honeymoon period. Initially many people are fascinated and excited by everything new. The visitor is elated to be in a new culture.
Second, culture shock. The individual is immersed in new problems such as housing, transportation, shopping and language. Mental fatigue results from continuously straining to comprehend the foreign language.
Third, initial adjustment. Everyday activities such as housing and shopping are no longer major problems. Although the visitor may not yet be fluent in the language spoken, basic ideas and feelings in the second language can be expressed.
Forth, mental isolation. Individuals have been away from their family and good friends for a long period of time and may feel lonely. Many still feel they cannot express themselves as well as they can in their native language.
The last is acceptance and integration. A routine has been established. The visitor has accepted the habits, customs, food and characteristics of the people in the new culture. The visitor feels comfortable with friends’ associates and the language of the country.
And now how to deal with culture shock itself.
First is learning the Language
Depending on where you come from and where you are now, you may or may not have trouble with the native language. It's a good idea to become comfortable with the language as soon as you can. Lots of good resources are around to help you practice. You can learn from books, websites or even language class. Whatever method you choose, practice is really important.
Second is knowing what to Expect
A lot of the anxiety that comes with moving to a new place has to do with not knowing what to expect in your new environment. Learning things about your new environment will help you become more comfortable. You can get some insight from television and movie, but be careful, not everything you see on screen is meant to be realistic.
You don't have to love everything you find out about the culture, or start acting the way that others do, but when you gain knowledge of what people mean when they say certain phrases or why they dress a certain way, you do begin to feel better.
Third is asking support from Your Family and friends
Find someone who has experience with culture shock, maybe an older relative who moved to the area before you did. Find out how they handled the newness of their surroundings.
In nutshell, the next time your dream to live in other countries comes true, just remember learning the language of the country, knowing to expect about the country and asking for support from your family. By following these steps, I hope you can deal with culture shock that you will get.
Thank you for your attention.
Good afternoon.
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