Intercultural communication – Culture shock

“Culture shock moment – describe one culture shock moment you have experienced. Describe the situation of the stakeholders involved and analyze why it was a shock for you, but apparently normal for the other person/s involved.
Connect your experiences to the applicable stages of the U or W Curve.

Question of the incident(s):
– Describe the situation/context when and where it happened in detail, and describe the non-verbal or verbal communication involved – maybe write down the dialogue itself.

Analyisation:
– Conclude why it happened, and analyze your own beliefs, norms, and behaviors prevalent which led to the miscommunication or the culture shock experience – refer to lessons from class for example to non-verbal behaviors, language barriers, stereotypes, and other concepts discussed. They must fit to explain your incident. = up to 40 points
– You may explain your feelings and if you solved the situation how it worked