Friday, March 1, 2013
Culture Shock
This week in Sociology we talked about Culture. We might all live on the same planet but the thing we do, say or eat is different all around the world. Gestures might mean one thing here in America but if you were to go to a different country it could mean something totally different. When I moved to America my parents were the ones who went through culture shock. Having lived all there life in Bulgaria, they did not know how to read or write in English. They were totally clueless when they arrived. They couldn't get around easily because they didn't know how to ask. But, as time went on they started to learn and life got easier and easier for them. Even though still at times my mom is shocked at what Americans do and how different it is, after 13 years!
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Petya,
ReplyDeleteWhat an authentic viewpoint you have. You are able to see through the lens of your parents that are still experiencing some culture shock after all these years. I'd be curious as to what culture shock means to you? When have you experienced this and what was your reaction? Hope all is well with you!
Hi Ms. Bruer!
ReplyDeleteSorry it took so long to respond, I don't really check my gmail that often.I don't really have a straight definition of what culture shock really means to me, but when I see my parents reaction when I tell them certain stories about my friends and their family and how they go about things, they find it really strange, only some things. They don't necessarily disapprove of anything it's just very different to them. Personally, I have never truly experienced culture shock or maybe I have and just never noticed it.Maybe in the near future I will!