Moving To A New Culture

What would someone feel if they moved to a new country with little to no knowledge of the way things work there? They would probably feel shock, fear, excitement perhaps. They would feel overwhelming emotions and that could lead to “culture shock,” or the stressful unfamiliarity of the world around them. This is what most immigrants feel when coming to the United States. Adjusting during “culture shock” can be hard but it can be done. Having knowledge and making friends to open up to are ways to prevent this.
Knowing how to tolerate another culture can help when moving to a new country. Tolerating means to acknowledge that people have the right to different opinions than yourself. This is a good way for them to be able to accept the ways of another nation and feel less like they don’t belong. Keeping an open mind also goes with learning about the new culture they will be experiencing. The more they know about a culture the more they can understand why things are done in a way they may not be used to.
Joining a local group may be helpful as well. A local group could help to ground them and help their mind focus on anything other than the “culture …show more content…
There is no way around it. For some immigrants it may be easier if some of the customs are familiar. For other immigrants, adjusting to a new life can be harder because they know nothing of the customs in the new country. Knowing about the culture, previous to going to the country where that culture calls home, is a good way to lessen the feelings of “culture shock” and help them feel more at home. Having a group of close friends to talk to can help many immigrants feel like they belong somewhere. Not being alone or making themselves be alone, because they don’t feel like anyone understands, is the best way to keep from being lonely. There are many other things immigrants can do to help adjust themselves to a new life; it’s just what works for each individual