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What are the four stages of the culture shock cycle: briefly explain each.

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What are the four stages of the culture shock cycle

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Euphoria

This is the tourist phase. Students are excited about living in a new place. At first glance it seems to students that the people and their way of life are not that different from what they were used to at home.

Irritation and Hostility

After the initial excitement is over, students start noticing more and more dissimilarities between life in the foreign country and life at home. The initial curiosity and enthusiasm turn into irritation, frustration, anger, and depression. Minor nuisances and inconveniences lead to serious ...

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