what can one do to lessen the cultural shock?
2007-05-03 23:16:26 · 8 answers · asked by Sagittarious 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It depends. If you try to rely on cultural aspects of where you are from, it will take much longer for you to assimilate. If you dive right in and try to learn new things about the States , I think it will be easier for you. The best about life here the US of A is that you can be what you want to be....and you are free to do it....
2007-05-03 23:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by gregpasq 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's different strokes for different folks. Being around people with a similar culture to yours helps a lot. If you come from a country that values a sense of community, you will find that individualism reigns in this country. I agree with one of the responses here that the time of adjustment depends on how different your culture is from those of the people in the US. In my case, it is vastly different because I come from a close knit community. Here, people don't go beyond the usual hi's and hello's most of the time. My Sociology class helped me understand the American culture better. In a way, this helps me cope with university environment here. I've been here almost a year, and I'm still adjusting. Wishing you the best of luck!
2007-05-04 00:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Philippa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the right attiude of a person concern and his willingness to live in America for good or even for a certain period of time. It doesnt matter whether he mingles with a white or colored guys as long as he is open to adjust with the culture and tradition of the United States of America.
2007-05-03 23:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by jessie_castro10 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how un-American background you come from. It is comparison to coming to a big city. Adjustment is greater if you are from an isolated, remote area rather than from another smaller city. Adjustment also depends from person to person. There are people who could easily adjust to their environment compared to others.
2007-05-03 23:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by mhel 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't...ever.
Even generations after they still refer to themselves as.. Irish, German, Dutch, African...
I doubt there are true Americans yet.... Except Bush of course but then again he is a cultural shock to anyone even outside the states.
(btw: This statement may make you smile...but...just you wait till you get there.)
2007-05-03 23:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
4month 2weeks 5 days 3 hours and 7 minutes
2007-05-03 23:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by pas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In any country It takes a couple of months. depends on a person.
2007-05-03 23:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by sanja77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you get/sneak pass the border checkpoint you'd wanna make a beeline to your own kind where you'd be welcomed with hugs and kisses. What cultural shock? This ain't no banana republic... heck they just left one!
2007-05-03 23:22:46 · answer #8 · answered by erlish 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋