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With the global development of modern world, cultural exchange between every country more and more frequently. Inevitably, it is influenced by culture shock.
Firstly, I want to set some examples about culture shock. The meaning of color is different in china and the west. Red represents luck, fortune in china. We often use this color to decorate in festivals. However, red indicates blood, revolutions and red is regarded as an unlucky color in the west. Another example is the difference in table manner. There is no doubt that it is a tradition to use chopsticks for China people. But westerners prefer to use forks and knives. In addition to the above, there are many other examples of this problem.
In recent years, many young people leave home to study in another country. However, there are also some challenges their will faces, one of the problems is cultural shock. Confronted with this problem, how can we solve this problem? In my opinion , most crucially, we should continue to seek common ground while shelving differences .Respect other cultures.Try to blend in as much as possible. What's more, asked a local residents or someone with extensive experience how they would have handled the situation and what it means in the host culture.
In conclusion, conflict between different cultures is a normal phenomenon. As long as we adhere to the principle of seeking common ground while shelving differences, we will be able to communicate smoothly.
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Post comment Comment (7 replies)
- Reply Ashley@110917
- Cultural shock has triggered an intense discussion in recent years in that more students continue their education abroad and Chinese culture becomes popular in the world. I agree with you that we should respect other cultures when we encounter culture shock.
- Reply A-Better-Me.
- For forign culture,we should take the essence and discard the dregs.
For our own culture, it should be combined with new elements to achieve innovative development,not to be forgotten and discarded.
- Reply cherieLL
- Indeed, I agree with you, and the most important thing is to be tolerant of the cultures everywhere。
A-Better-Me.: For forign culture,we should take the essence and discard the dregs.
For our own culture, it should be combined with new elements to achieve innovativ ...
- Reply cherieLL
- Thank you for your comment. I believe that if we deal with it properly, we can avoid cultural conflicts.
Ashley@110917: Cultural shock has triggered an intense discussion in recent years in that more students continue their education abroad and Chinese culture becomes p ...
- Reply Cleo
- Integration brings better understanding of different cultures and releases racial tension~
- Reply Lemon_lemon
- For me, cultural shock is inevitable. Understanding is as much important as respect.
- Reply wangjide01
- Clash of different cultures is an interesting thing in another espect. Try to learn and coorporate different culture with a inclusive mindset is important when facing different cultures.
