Suffering from Cultural Shock
I think I am suffering from Cultural Shock according the definition I found below. Between the Songkran songs in the shopping malls, and the inefficiency of the whole country, I am starting to think that I should move to a more civilized place like Singapore. Getting tired of Thailand already and Singapore is starting to look really good. This country is a dead end. Great for whoring and the beach, but nothing else to expect. Moving here professionally is not the smartest thing to do.
Aren't we all suffering from the symptoms below ?
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Culture shock is caused by the stress of being in a new culture. It is a normal part of adjusting to new foods, customs, language, people and activities.
Symptoms of culture shock are:
Unwarranted criticism of the culture and people
Constant complaints about the climate
Utopian ideas concerning one's previous culture
Continuous concern about the purity of water and food
Fear of touching local people
Refusal to learn the language
Preoccupation about being robbed or cheated
Pressing desire to talk with people who "really make sense."
Preoccupation with returning home
Irritability
Overly concerned with health
Loneliness
Hopelessness
Distrust of hosts
Withdrawal of people
Lowered work performances