Culture shock has many stages. Each stage can appear only at certain times. In the first stage, everything is new and exciting. New arrivals may be pleased by all the new things around them.
Afterwards, the second stage presents itself. A person may go through some difficult times in daily life.
The third stage is featured by gaining some understanding of the new culture.
In the fourth stage, the person gradually realizes that the new culture has good and bad things to offer. This process is often accompanied (伴随) by a much stronger feeling of belonging.
The fifth stage is the stage that is called the “re-entry shock”.
These stages are present at different times and each person has his/her own way of reacting in the stages of culture shock. As a result, some stages will be longer and more difficult than others.
| A．This time is called the “honeymoon” stage. |
| B．The person starts to establish goals for living. |
| C．Luckily, this often comes to an end fairly soon. |
| D．A new feeling of pleasure may be experienced. |
| E．Communicating with others is a good way to start. |
| F．This happens when a return to the homeland is made. |
| G．In this stage, there may be feelings of sadness and helplessness. |
