This is coming from a conversation I had with a colleague today. I've been here for 9 months and I'm still going through the stages. Please keep in mind that it seems that this is a common psychological transition amongst many expatriates and foreigners.
Stage 1: EXCITED TO BE HERE!
* this stage is of complete and utter euphoria. You're in a new place, you're experiencing new things and it's an exciting place to venture out into.
* This phase lasts about 1 month.
Stage 2: Confusion........
* This stage is presented by many shocking experiences. Some of these experiences can come with the constant contact with the natives and then trying to understand them.
* This stage is also presented by finally figuring out what the purpose of many of the actions taken by the natives actually mean. (this has vast meanings so if you are not here then you won't get it-you actually have to be here to understand this phase)
*We recommend that this phase be limited to 1 month but please limit it to 6 weeks. You will then need to pull yourself together in order to progress to Stage 3.
Stage 3: Naivety to Reality
* This stage may require that you be sitting down when you come to the realization that you were in fact naive and that the reality of this place is much more than you could handle in one thought.
* This stage is also very difficult to digest in one sitting, we recommend that you draw this stage out for as long as possible so the mind can fully accept the shock to your system.
*We recommend that this phase take about 2 months to fully be accepted.
*Stage 4: You have got to be kidding me!
* You have now fully grasped not only the reality of this place but should now be limiting your contact with the natives. You should now be able to create 'your own world' within this place. If you have not been able to create a 'comfort zone' for yourself then this stage can take actually be null. You'll probably be going home within 24 hours or are already back home.
*This stage also requires that you maintain your sanity by either becoming numb or taking morphine in order to remain a civilized and sane human being.
*We highly recommend that you travel outside of the country as often as possible so to recharge you mind, body and soul. Otherwise you will become very hostile if not homicidal.
*This stage will take approximately 4+ months.
Stage 5: *I haven't gotten there yet* will post at a later date
Stage 1: EXCITED TO BE HERE!
* this stage is of complete and utter euphoria. You're in a new place, you're experiencing new things and it's an exciting place to venture out into.
* This phase lasts about 1 month.
Stage 2: Confusion........
* This stage is presented by many shocking experiences. Some of these experiences can come with the constant contact with the natives and then trying to understand them.
* This stage is also presented by finally figuring out what the purpose of many of the actions taken by the natives actually mean. (this has vast meanings so if you are not here then you won't get it-you actually have to be here to understand this phase)
*We recommend that this phase be limited to 1 month but please limit it to 6 weeks. You will then need to pull yourself together in order to progress to Stage 3.
Stage 3: Naivety to Reality
* This stage may require that you be sitting down when you come to the realization that you were in fact naive and that the reality of this place is much more than you could handle in one thought.
* This stage is also very difficult to digest in one sitting, we recommend that you draw this stage out for as long as possible so the mind can fully accept the shock to your system.
*We recommend that this phase take about 2 months to fully be accepted.
*Stage 4: You have got to be kidding me!
* You have now fully grasped not only the reality of this place but should now be limiting your contact with the natives. You should now be able to create 'your own world' within this place. If you have not been able to create a 'comfort zone' for yourself then this stage can take actually be null. You'll probably be going home within 24 hours or are already back home.
*This stage also requires that you maintain your sanity by either becoming numb or taking morphine in order to remain a civilized and sane human being.
*We highly recommend that you travel outside of the country as often as possible so to recharge you mind, body and soul. Otherwise you will become very hostile if not homicidal.
*This stage will take approximately 4+ months.
Stage 5: *I haven't gotten there yet* will post at a later date
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