Culture Shock
Understanding Cultural Differences
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5m 17s
People often talk about 'culture shock' but what is it and why does it happen?
By the end of this video you will have learnt:
- what culture shock is
- that the amount of culture shock you experience depends on where you came from
- you can be affected by culture shock even within your own country
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