Why Do We Have 'Culture Shock'?

Imagine you move to a new house where everything is slightly different. The door opens the other way, and people speak in a funny tone. You feel confused even though nothing is wrong. That is culture shock.

Your brain loves shortcuts. In your home country, you automatically know how to greet people, what etiquette to use, and even how close to stand. When you travel abroad, all those easy rules change. Your brain has to work harder every minute to figure things out.

First, you feel excited like on a holiday. Then the excitement wears off. You get tired because your brain is always thinking. You might miss home or get angry at small things. Finally, you start to understand and enjoy it again.

It is not about being lost; it is about working too hard to be found.