please share with me...your culture shock moments
By mesuaky
@mesuaky (397)
Singapore
September 25, 2009 12:16pm CST
i am now in a singapore, its my first time to leave my home country. when i reach here, that was when i truly understand the word culture shock. As this is a totally different world far from where i come from. the first thing i had a hard time is the road, where i come from it is a "keep right road" the car driver are on the right side but here its a "keep left road" car drivers are on the left hand side of the car. And sometimes its hard to cross over the road as i am very used to looking at the right side for coming cars first before the left side. Now i find myself laughing each time i remember those times...i feel crazy... but happy that now i have gotten used with the culture here.
So whats your story? and how did you manage?
2 responses
@mohinimandokhot (184)
• India
25 Sep 09
My father was in the Indian Army and mY husband in the Indian Airforce. Everytime that we were/are transferred to another city after two or three years, It was a kind of a cultural shock for me.The people are different, speak different languages and their ways are also differnt for India is a country of varying cultures. However it is always enjoyable and I always carry wonderful memories of our travels.
@Tantrums (945)
• Philippines
25 Sep 09
It's great advice to try and learn other people's ways as well as your own. I've been overseas in the Middle East for 1 year. I see many people who have culture shock and end up going home. It's such a shame, though, because if one really tries to appreciate (you don't have to agree with it) their different lifestyles and cultures, the experience can be tremendously rewarding. I always say to people who ask me why I like it here - you can't really know yourself and your own culture unless you've lived in someone else's. And believe me your own perspective on life may change for the better!!
