Practice mode Culture

An American on holiday in Great Britain finds that the British drive on the ‘wrong’ side of the road, criticise his accent and refuse dollars in shops. He feels disoriented and out of place. What is he experiencing?

Correct answer B. Culture shock

Explanation

Culture shock is the disorientation and stress felt when a person is suddenly immersed in an unfamiliar culture whose norms and practices differ from their own.

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