Culture Shock Quiz

You've just arrived in a new country. Everything feels exciting and new. What stage of culture shock are you in?

• Adjustment

• Honeymoon

• Negotiation

• Mastery

Your friend complains about how different the local food is, saying they miss the taste of home. Which stage of culture shock are they likely experiencing?

• Honeymoon

• Negotiation

• Adaptation

• Mastery

True or False: Culture shock only affects people moving to a new country.

• True

• False

You've been in the new culture for a while and are starting to feel more comfortable, but still occasionally struggle. What stage might you be in?

• Honeymoon

• Adaptation

• Negotiation

• Adjustment

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of culture shock?

• Excitement

• Frustration

• Homesickness

• Feeling overconfident in local customs

How can you overcome culture shock more easily? (Pick the best answer)

• Avoid the new culture as much as possible

• Try to keep an open mind and embrace the differences

• Stick only to things that remind you of home

• Stay isolated from locals

What is the final stage of culture shock, where people feel fully integrated into the new culture?

• Honeymoon

• Adaptation

• Negotiation

• Mastery

You're adjusting to a new culture and find a balance between your home culture and the new one. What is this called?

• Culture Rejection

• Culture Balance

• Biculturalism

• Reverse Culture Shock

True or False: Reverse culture shock is the feeling of discomfort when returning to your home culture after being away for a long time.

• True

• False

After living abroad for years, you return home and things feel strange. You miss the routines and customs of your host country. This is an example of:

• Culture Shock

• Honeymoon Phase

• Reverse Culture Shock

• Adjustment Phase