- published: 14 Jun 2016
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Culture shock is the personal disorientation a person may feel when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life due to immigration or a visit to a new country, or to a move between social environments.
One of the most common causes of culture shock involves individuals in a foreign country. Culture shock can be described as consisting of at least one of five distinct phases: Honeymoon, Negotiation, Adjustment, Mastery and the interdependence. There is no true way to entirely prevent culture shock, as individuals in any society are personally affected by cultural contrasts differently.
During this period, the differences between the old and new culture are seen in a romantic light. For example, in moving to a new country, an individual might love the new food, the pace of life, and the locals' habits. During the first few weeks, most people are fascinated by the new culture. They associate with nationals who speak their language, and who are polite to the foreigners. This period is full of observations and new discoveries. Like most honeymoon periods, this stage eventually ends.
There's something wrong with the mental lighting
Can you no longer see who you're fighting?
That person next to you just stands there staring
But does it really matter what he's wearing?
But does it really matter what he's wearing?
But does it really matter what he's wearing?
He only wants to feel liberated
How can he do it when he thinks he's hated?
Begins to wonder if it's worth the risk
He didn't come here to feel like this no, no
He didn't come here to feel like this
He didn't come here to feel like this
Intimidated, prosecuted, subjugated,
underpaid and obligated to the hatred UNWANTED
Intimidated, prosecuted, subjugated,
underpaid and obligated to the hatred UNWANTED UNWANTED UNWANTED
You big men with your steel toe caps stamping
Your mark of manhood on those only dancing
We're all real people and no need for protest
The crowd of boards that surrounds the (roses?)
Enjoy it while you've got it before it disappears
Don't enjoyment drown in blood and tears
Analyse the violence and it's all based on fears
Childhood insecurity and too many beers
Childhood insecurity and too many beers
Childhood insecurity, too many beers
In reality the enemy it isn't you
it isn't me we're only left with apathy UNITED
In reality the enemy it isn't you