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The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event which since 1964 has
taken place on the streets of Notting Hill in London, each August, over
two days.
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Intercultural Business
Communication, 4th ed.,
Country Shock
Physical circumstances
The setting of the culture
Occurs/resolves quickly
Culture Shock
Interaction among people
Behaviors that seem strange to others
Takes longer to begin/resolve
Honeymoon
Irritability/Hostility
Gradual Adjustment
Adaptation
Characteristics
Occurs at beginning of deployment
Positive mindset
High expectations
Focus on similarities between home and host
culture
Typically lasts 1-6 weeks
Ineffective responses
Returning to mother culture
Hide out (stay on base/compound)
Travel to areas of greater cultural diversity
Effective response
Effective responses
Realize almost everyone experiences a certain
level of culture shock
Develop self-awareness of your behavioral
expectations
Understand the locals expectations for your
behavior
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