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Culture Shock

1. The "Fear" of American in Vietnam;2. The gifts to avoid in China;3. The greeting in Kuwait;4. The Food in ;5. Other informations.

There are 4 stages:

1. The "Fear" of American in Vietnam

what food do American "fear"???Pho

Balut

Rice

Candy

1.1 The traffic

1.2 Stop asking the question about safe foods

2. The gifts to avoid in China

What is the bad gift in China?Clock

Pen

Book

T-Shirt

3.1 Clock

 "sòng zhōng (送钟 )", has the same pronunciation as the phrase "sòng zhōng (送终 )"

3.2 Umbrellas and Green Hats

"sǎn (伞 )", sounds like the word  "sàn (散 )"

 "dài lǜ mào zi (戴绿帽子 )"

3.3 Other gifts

SHOES ChrysanthemumsThe number “4”

3. The Greetings in Kuwait

In the greeting culture in Kuwait, the case that when you visit a friend in Kuwait and he or she serve you coffee, it means:

A. They want you to leave their home.

B. They are very glad to welcome you

C. They like to drink coffee, so they also serve you coffee.

3.1 In Kuwait greetedpeople only serve coffee at the end of a visit. Because in their notion, it is considered that coffee represents the farewell. Thus, in the video which you just watched, Ms.Diep Nhuoc Tuyen serve coffee and Ms. thought Ms.Diep Nhuoc Tuyen wanted her to leave. Therefore, Ms. Kzantian stood up, said goodbye and she left although it was very early in the visit.

In addition, in Kuwait, when people meet others for the first time, the handshake will be only for men. And the shaking hands or hugging a woman in Kuwait without kinship would be regarded as a improper behavior.

3.2 In some other countries they also have a very special greeting. For example :

In Indian : Touching the feet of the elderly to show respect. In Shona : applause to say hello.

4. The culture shock in Indian

What is the bad food with Indian?Noodle

Milk

Beef

rice

Culture Shock in India

• Indian want to ask about your mother and father to know you more.

• Indian use right hand to eat, left hand to clean

• Do NOT use your left hand to eat, hand over money, food, gifts, or important

documents.

• seeing cows everywhere• in India the cow is a sacred creature• is revered as the source of food and symbol of life• may never be killed

4.1 Cow in India

4.2 India is Beautiful...but dirtyPollution is absolutely everywhere in India• ALWAYS boil water before using it

4.3 Traffic and transport in India• very crowded and noisy• The traffic laws are viewed as general guidelines and so the road is often

hectic.• Do not be afraid to use your horn when driving.

5. Other Informations•  Work pressure in Japan

• relationships between superior and subordinate in Korean

• Street Food in Vietnamvideo-2015-04-10-01-36-41.mp4

What is Ms.Thao’s name in video?

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JUNIADiep Nhuoc Tuyen

LindaKzatian

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