In the article "Overcoming Culture Shock", Erick Liljenstope comments not only on the concept of "Tico Time" which refers to the way we Costa Ricans relate to time, but also on our perception of space. In the search for a successful encounter with our culture, he recognizes that there are differences between Costa Ricans and foreigners from over-developed countries and also makes some interesting remarks about his experience in this country. .
Liljenstope points out that the Costa Rican way of perceiving time can definitely be shocking for Canadians, Americans, and Germans. He states that this difference can be frustrating; however, he is aware that some visitors have come to our country trying to escape from that "rat race" (dull routine) of their homelands. On the one hand, it might be true that "Tico Time" represents a relaxing mode of living, but on the other hand, visitors and people that come from other countries and specially from completely different cultures to live here might perceive it as a disrespectful attitude and from that premise, argue that one big part of being a Costa Rican is to be irresponsible, creating in this way, a deeply negative stereotyped concept of our true identity. The article presents also the idea that besides time, the differences also affect the perception of space. Liljenstope presents some situations in which he has been involved and that exemplify the particular Costa Rican time/space orientation; for instance, one of them was when he noticed some people "walking side by side down the road towards" his car (instead of using the sidewalk). It was not a fatal situation; however he had to slow down and "wait" for the people to move off the road. In this situation we can see how both: time and space seem to be viewed differently. Another example of Costa Ricans" time/space orientation is when a truck driver parks and blocks both lanes of the road.
That is where I think that the "Culture Shock" for these people begins. ... Different forms of Culture Shock include: Cognitive Fatigue, Role Shock, and Personal Shock according to Winkleman. ... The list of elements that can lead a person to culture shock is endless. ... Culture Shock can happen at anytime in a variety of forms. ... For some, culture shock has never be...
Oberg (1960) was the first person to use the term "culture shock" referring to the experience of living or visiting a new culture and facing unfamiliarity. ... Moreover, some common symptoms of culture shock consist of anxiety, specifically a "free-floating" anxiety. ... The extent of culture shock has been observed to be associated with the amount of difference between the visitor's culture and the culture of the country they are visiting or working in. ... According to Furnham and Bochner (1986), "culture shock should be seen as, and calculated by, negative life events, such that the mo...
Oberg (1960) was the first person to use the term "culture shock" referring to the experience of living or visiting a new culture and facing unfamiliarity. ... Moreover, some common symptoms of culture shock consist of anxiety, specifically a "free-floating" anxiety. ... The extent of culture shock has been observed to be associated with the amount of difference between the visitor's culture and the culture of the country they are visiting or working in. ... According to Furnham and Bochner (1986), "culture shock should be seen as, and calculated by, negative life events, such that the m...
A SHOCKED CULTURE When speaking of the term "culture shock" immediately I identify with being in a foreign country for the first time. This is true but it is not the only exception of culture shock, many encounters can lead to culture shock. ... According to Kalervo Oberg, who is credited for finding the term "culture shock", there are four stages of this phenomenon. ... It is where the "shock" portion of the term comes to play. ... The recovery stage is that point when the initial shock starts to wear off. ...
Culture Shock The following is an essay on an interview I conducted with a friend about culture shock, it is for the most part in her own words. I recorded the interview and then put her words to paper, some of the wording referring to culture shock and the different things such as ethnocentrism are my own words: My trip to Europe was an eye opening experience. ... I had never experienced culture shock before, or for that matter ever really understood it. ... In each country I experienced a different variety of culture. ... The ability to carry on a culture relies on the abil...
The Culture Shock I experienced moving from the Island of Guam to the city of SanDiego. ... In this essay I plan to explain the differences in culture, food and the day to day living. ... We adapted to the food and culture of the island very quickly. ... Living in California, I've found that the Hispanic culture closely resembles the Chamorro culture. ... Although, my roots are in Guam and I"ll never forget the culture and the people, I've decided to make San Diego my home away from home....
The Indonesian culture originated from the farming activities of the indigenous people. ... The Indonesian culture has a great variety due to the fact that Indonesia is a very vast country. ... Another way to analyze their culture is through their religion which is called "Sibulungan". ... Culture Shock is a form of anxiety created from the loss of the commonly perceived and understood signs and symbols in a different culture. People who experience culture shock usually defend themselves through depression, repression, rejection, regression, digestion and reclusion. ...
Well I know I sure am.... but after reading State of Shock, my opinion of normal lacklustre skool texts" has somewhat changed. ... Racism, violence, sexual abuse, discrimination and the undermining theme of institutionisation all interact to create the powerful production "State of Shock". ... State of Shock is a play not to be missed. ... The foundation of this text is based upon the consequences of formidable years of ongoing institutionalisation that has depreciated the traditions of the aboriginal culture. The volatile Eddie, basis his heartfelt violence and antagonism of the degra...
First, foreign visitor should consider values as the most important part of the culture in my country. ... Simply talking for foreigners to adjust easily with Yemen's culture, they should follow a basic skill for the communication style. Concept of times differs from a person to another depending on the culture they live in. Many people in different cultures say that time is money. ... In brief, many people face a cultural shock when visiting another country having different cultural patterns. ...
