Matching Pairs Culture ShockOnline version matching stages by Айым Кісетай 1 Frustration Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Honeymoon Stage 4 Adjustment Stage 5 Integration Stage Comfort and ease in the new culture develop. We begin to appreciate and feel at home with the differences. We start to adapt and understand the new culture better. Coping strategies are developed, and a sense of familiarity grows. We feel a sense of belonging in both our original and new cultures. We become bridges between worlds. Everything is new and exciting. We're full of curiosity and enthusiasm, eager to explore and learn about the new culture. The novelty wears off, and differences become more apparent. Frustration, confusion, and even anxiety may set in.
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