2007-03-24 11:47:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I have never lived in another country than I am in now (UK) so sorry, I cannot answer your question.
However, my very close friend moved from South Africa to UK about 18 months ago & is absolutely loving it.
He has an excellent job & rents a house & goes back to SA a couple of times a year to see his family & friends.
He is going to take me one day in a few years (when my baby is a little older) & I cant wait!!!
2007-03-24 11:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly adjusting to the climate, via headaches, slight temperature etc which goes away after two or three days, as confirmed by the doctor it is due to differences in climate in Asia as opposed to say Western Europe. Second, the language, people may react faster, speak work interact on a different level and you have to follow. Third, you do compare what you are seeing now to your old life you are able to make informed conclusions as to what are the better ways of doing things, etc. Home sickness is irrelevant after a period, you become more worldly, in terms of being more able to adapt you can react to change more readily and easily.
2007-03-24 21:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It confuses you, especially if you come from a country which has such a different culture. The constant battle of trying to fit in whilst also keeping true to where you come from can be a bit hard and tiresome at times.
But it can also make you a more open and tolerant person i guess.
2007-03-24 13:04:23 · answer #3 · answered by Zaina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely culture shock. Once I got used to California and lived there many years, I up and moved to - Michigan. I went into culture shock all over again! Which is odd, considering this area was settled by Scandinavian dairy farmers years ago. I should have felt right at home.
The bathroom signs telling employees to wash their hands at restaurants are only in one language and it was enough to almost send me over the edge. In Cali, they're in several! So only English-speaking Americans need to be told to wash their hands in the state of Michigan? I found it disturbing.
~Morg~
2007-03-24 11:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by morgorond 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved from the U.S.A. about 25 years ago to the Bay Islands of Honduras. Other than the language change I seemed to fit right in with no problems. Absolutely no regrets at this time.
2007-03-24 11:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over time, it makes you the recipient of two different cultures and enables you to see things from a different angle. It should make you a more tolerant and sophisticated person and enrich your life in many ways.
2007-03-24 12:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by Helios100 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find it interesting to live with and learn about other people
2007-03-24 13:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by peachyrebecca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in Germany and the language is a big problem for me and making friends!
2007-03-24 13:26:04 · answer #8 · answered by ♥pola77♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand your question. Different from what????
2007-03-24 11:56:31 · answer #9 · answered by loveblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would anyone know-it would be normal to them.
2007-03-24 18:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋