Unit 3: Blending Worlds

cultural habits and customs, culture shock, culture diversity

homesick (adj)

sad and alone because you are far from family and friends

Ex: As I read my mother’s letter, I began to feel more and more homesick.

self-conscious (adj)

worried about what others think of you

Ex: He looked uncomfortable, like a self-conscious adolescent.

relieved (adj)

very glad that something bad didn’t happen

Ex: He was relieved to see Jeannie reach the other side of the river safely.

exhausted (adj)

very tired

Ex: By the time they reached the summit they were exhausted.

determined (adj)

not willing to let anything stop you from succeeding

Ex: She will get the job she wants - she’s a very determined person.

upbeat (adj)

happy, positive, and confident

Ex: She was feeling upbeat about her new job.

laid-back (adj)

relaxed and calm

Ex: I’ve never seen her worried or anxious in any ways - she’s so laid-back.

frustrated (adj)

annoyed and impatient because you are not succeeding

Ex: Are you feeling frustrated in your present job?

cultural diversity

the existence of a variety of different cultures in one place

culture shock

the confused feeling a person gets when they arrive in a place that has a very different culture from their own

argue with

to disagree with someone in an angry way

deal with

to take action to solve a problem

rely on

to trust someone to do something for you

concentrate on

to focus your attention on one activity

complain about

to say that you’re not happy with something

appeal to

to be attractive to people

allow to

to consider something when making a plan or calculation

apologize for

to say you are sorry for something