Definition
Culture adjustment is psychological and social adaptation to new community—learning norms, finding fit, building relationships. Typically takes 6-12 months of deliberate effort and attitude.
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Culture adjustment includes learning social norms, finding community fit, and building relationships. Some moves (within same country) involve minimal culture shock; international moves require significant adjustment. Culture adjustment typically takes 6-12 months.
Pro Tip
Allow 6-12 months for culture adjustment. Homesickness and dissatisfaction are normal and typically resolve with time.
Example
Relocating from urban Los Angeles to rural Kentucky requires adjustment to different pace, values, social patterns, and activities