Joan Kerry, an American national, worked as a senior manager in her firm's headquarters in New Jersey. When her firm opened a new office in San Francisco, she was transferred to California.
Soon, she started feeling like an immigrant in her own country owing to the differences in attitudes and lifestyle between New Jersey and California. Joan is most likely experiencing ________.
A) segregation
B) subculture shock
C) social distance
D) power distance
Question 2
As described by Oberg, in the ________ stage of culture shock the expatriate and his or her family members come to understand and predict patterns of behavior, use the language, deal with daily activities, and accept their new life.
A) honeymoon
B) biculturalism
C) gradual adjustment
D) irritation and hostility
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