I talked with a friend the other day who is also living across the big lake. In the midst of our conversation we chatted about culture shock and the things that just really get under our skin. He informed me that at this stage, it is no longer called Culture Shock but Culture Rage. He was right! You see, I am no longer "Shocked" by this culture. I know how things work here or should I say don't work here, however, it still drives me crazy and yes, some times even produces some anger. By now I would have thought I would be accustomed to the differences. I wonder if a person ever becomes used to another culture?
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I think you can become used to another culture and know what to expect, but that doesn't mean you will always agree with that culture...I mean there are times I don't even agree with the way things are done in my own culture. Does that make since? We got to the point that we would call days like that "Bad Culture Days." We could instantly recognize that it was the Korean way, but still be frustrated beyond belief.
(((HUGS))) I have been there SO many times in the past 4 years and reverse culture shock is just at frustrating!
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