Stage of Culture Shock

Culture Shock: You feel happy and excited as everything around you is so new.

• Honeymoon Stage

• Distress Stage

• Adjustment Stage

• Adaptation Stage

• Independence Stage

Culture Shock: You start to feel confused and inadequate as you can’t cope with the differences around you.

• Honeymoon Stage

• Distress Stage / Anxiety Stage

• Adjustment Stage

• Adaptation Stage

• Independence Stage

Culture Shock: You feel hostile towards the new culture and think this new culture is so bad compared to your own.

• Honeymoon Stage

• Distress Stage

• Adjustment Stage

• Adaptation Stage

• Independence Stage

Culture Shock: Differences and similarities are recognized. You become more relaxed and confident and able to cope up with the new culture.

• Honeymoon Stage

• Distress Stage

• Adjustment Stage

• Acceptance Stage

• Independence Stage

Culture Shock: Most situations have become enjoyable and you feel that you have become part of this new culture.

• Honeymoon Stage

• Distress Stage

• Adjustment Stage

• Adaptation Stage

• Independence Stage