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An expat in Wellington, New Zealand talks about the culture shock he's experienced and how he's handled it. He advises others who are feeling homesick to take the time (and expense) to prepare a meal like you would at home.
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No, none at all.
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The speak English here but it is some of the terms, words and idioms that are foreign to us.
No
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Not significant, but it is still something that we deal with each day.
Definitely the honeymoon phase but that has somewhat eased into a morph of the other three.
Anxiety, trouble sleeping, frustration
Eating new foods, learning new ways of doing things, learning a new culture.
Some of the words used, the speed at which they talk and driving.
Coming from the southern US, Mam and Sir is a part of our growing up, Saying Ya'll instead of you guys is another. People look at you funny and then figure you are not from here.
Know that it will probably happen to everyone at one point or another. Build time into your schedule to do things that you would do "at home". No matter how much it costs, prepare a meal like you would at home.
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An expat in Wellington, New Zealand talks about the culture shock he's experienced and how he's handled it. He advises others who are feeling homesick to take the time (and expense) to prepare a meal like you would at home.
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