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Re: Culture shock!
Hmm.. I was mainly referring to an overseas student starting a student life at university campus and living on campus for the first time.. not a larger community e.g. a housing/city neighbourhood. That's why I felt that shock and clash were closer descriptions to the situation at that time, since there were no serious-alertness, racial/religion issues or hard-confrontations.. only habitual matters and background upbringing (or was I being too naive in observing the situation? ..Well, it was over 10 years ago when it happened).
However, I do agree with your opinion for stronger and more serious cases. Thanks :-)
posted by
orcalion
on December 28, 2007 at 9:36 AM
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Culture shock!
That may be true, but I would call it something else. Prejudice, for example. Because if a group of the
same people moved into a neighborhood of
like people, there would be no culture shock. There would be kinship. On the other hand, if a group of
different folk moved into a neighborhood of
different folk, then you have
prejudice. Culture shock is just a name for what it really is. Why can't we just all get along? I love everybody but those who wish to harm me!
posted by
b2008
on December 28, 2007 at 6:44 AM
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posted by
afzal50
on December 27, 2007 at 5:35 PM
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