Practice mode Culture

On holiday in Great Britain, you find that the British drive on the ‘wrong’ side of the road, criticise your American accent and refuse dollars in shops. You feel disoriented and out of place. What are you experiencing?

Correct answer A. Culture shock

Explanation

Culture shock is the feeling of confusion and unease that arises when someone encounters cultural practices very different from those they are used to.

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