{"id":53204,"date":"2022-05-15T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T14:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/4-tips-to-make-friends-abroad-copy\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T12:29:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T17:29:43","slug":"5-tips-to-avoid-cultural-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/5-tips-to-avoid-cultural-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to avoid cultural shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"dfd-single-image-module6a25106a19f1e-576\" class=\"dfd-single-image-module  image-center  dfd-img-lazy-load\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1920 1279'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/reduce-cultural-shock-1.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\"  alt=\"Image module\" \/><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting a country requires us to adapt, whether it is for a few days, to start a new life or for an internship. It\u2019s important to know a few things about your destination before you arrive to avoid misunderstandings or even an embarrassing moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that very funny anecdotes come out of misunderstandings, but we assure you that you don\u2019t want them to happen to you. Here are 5 tips to avoid problems when facing a new culture.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a25106a1a023\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a25106a1a023 text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">Look up the language &amp; slang<\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a25106a1a023 .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several words that are the same in different languages \u200b\u200bbut that can have very different meanings. In one country something may mean a sweet dessert, but in another it may mean a bad word. Also, it\u2019s very important to be careful with translations, since you could be saying strange things without the proper context.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a25106a1a0a0\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a25106a1a0a0 text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">Learn some local manners<\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a25106a1a0a0 .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some places are very strict with social and behavioral rules. Research very well some of them to avoid doing something that can make you seem rude and to minimize misunderstandings. For example, in China, completely finishing the food served means that you are still hungry, so try to leave a little food on your plate.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a25106a1a0e6\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a25106a1a0e6 text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">Don&#039;t be afraid to ask questions<\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a25106a1a0e6 .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may seem weird or something too simple, but it\u2019s effective. There are more differences than you imagine, so you must be constantly learning to better understand people, especially if you want to be part of their culture. If you don&#8217;t know what to do in a situation, you can always ask, the people around you will value your interest in acting correctly.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"idinfobox6a25106a1a12b\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a25106a1a12b text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">Respect traditions and customs<\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a25106a1a12b .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not agree with some of the customs of your destination, but remember that you cannot change them. Each culture is different, but they are all worthy and we must respect them. You may have to act a certain way out of politeness, but if it&#8217;s not your thing and you can&#8217;t adapt, don&#8217;t worry, you don&#8217;t have to stay in that place forever.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"idinfobox6a25106a1a169\" class=\"dfd-info-box clearfix style-03 layout-01  idinfobox6a25106a1a169 text-center\" ><div class=\"dfd-animate-container\"><h5 class=\"info-box-title \" style=\"color: #f6b917 !important; \">Be patient<\/h5><div class=\"wrap-delimiter\"><div class=\"delimiter\" style=\"width:120px;border-width:4px;border-bottom-style:dotted\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"description\" style=\"\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($){\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$('head').append('<style type=\"text\/css\"> .idinfobox6a25106a1a169 .module-icon {border-color: #f6b917;}<\/style>');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t})(jQuery)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adapting will be a process that can be very difficult if there are big differences with your culture. Remember that a trip is an experience full of challenges and worthwhile learning, try to avoid frustration. Talk to your family and friends about these differences and tell them how you feel about it, in this way you can find words of encouragement and you can even laugh at a situation with someone who thinks the same as you.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1650991107840{background-color: #f6b917 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about the culture of your destination<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"dfd-spacer-module\"  data-units=\"px\" data-wide_resolution=\"1280\" data-wide_size=\"10\" data-normal_resolution=\"1024\" data-normal_size=\"10\" data-tablet_resolution=\"800\" data-tablet_size=\"10\" data-mobile_resolution=\"480\" data-mobile_size=\"10\" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div><div id=\"dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8\" class=\"dfd-button-module-wrap dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8\"><div class=\"dfd-button-module  style_1 text-center dfd-horizontal dfd-top-to-bottom dfd-button-icon-left dfd-button-icon-hover-simple\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/worldwideinternships.org\/blog\" class=\"dfd-button-link\"><span class=\"dfd-button-inner-cover\"><span class=\"dfd-button-text-main\">Read more blogs<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(function($) {$(\"head\").append(\"<style>#dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-main, .dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-main, .dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-hover, #dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-hover {padding-left: 34px;}#dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-main, .dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-main, .dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-hover, #dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-hover {padding-right: 34px;}#dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-main, .dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-main, .dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-hover, #dfd-button-6a25106a1a1f8.dfd-button-module-wrap .dfd-button-module .dfd-button-link .dfd-button-inner-cover .dfd-button-text-hover {font-size: 24px; 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