What culture shock have you had?
AuroraW
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One of the biggest surprises for me was adjusting to different communication styles. In some places, people are super direct, while in others, they’re more about subtle hints. It was a bit of a learning curve, but also pretty entertaining trying to figure it all out!
Have you ever had a culture shock moment that made you go, "Wait, what just happened?" How did you handle it? 😅✨
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Tariq Waseem@tariq_waseem
When I visited Dubai, I was surprised to see that many people went to work in casual attire, with some even wearing shorts. Additionally, when I dined at a restaurant, I noticed many Indian guys eating rice with their hands rather than using spoons.
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When I lived in Argentina for two years.
Completely different than anything I'd ever experienced. New language, different culture, different foods.
I just opened my heart to it and ending up falling in love with the place!
@nathancovey Glad to hear this! Embracing a new language and culture can be such a transformative experience.
One of the biggest culture shocks for me was discovering that many people don't take off their shoes when entering their homes. In India, it's an automatic habit to remove your shoes before going inside. I was so surprised to see that this isn't common practice everywhere.
@udaya_sri It's definitely an interesting difference! I was surprised by that too when I first encountered it. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely experienced that working across different regions! In some places showing up 30 min late to a meeting is totally normal while in others 5 min late is disrespectful. Takes some getting used to the cultural differences around time and punctuality for sure. I found it helps to align expectations early on.
Oh totally, I experienced that when collaborating with a team in Latin America. For them, a 9am meeting could mean anywhere from 9-10am, whereas I'm used to everyone being ready to go right at the scheduled time. Takes some adapting on both sides to find a rhythm that works!
I experienced a huge culture shock when I moved to Japan. I had to learn to be very attentive to details and non verbal cues to fit in better
@martin_gulp It’s impressive how you embraced the challenge and adapted to fit in so well. Well done!
I had a big culture shock when I realized how different people handle personal space. It was odd at first but fascinating to learn about.
n the Middle East, I was taken aback by the importance of hospitality and the elaborate rituals around meals.For me, it was a beautiful experience, though I did have to adjust to being offered food constantly. It was a warm welcome in every sense.