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Old Apr 03, 2014, 07:48 PM
Tristan H. Tristan H. is offline
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Originally Posted by Faking sane View Post
I tend to agree with your doctor. Moving even to another state comes with a kind of culture shock, and going to a country like China, where emotions are kept tightly under wraps, seems like a terrible idea.
Euhm, no sir.

It goes without saying that the culture is different. But a culture shock comes from expecting the same where everything is going to be different. You wont get a shock if you measure your expectations correctly.
Yes, coming off a plane jet-lagged and slightly confused about how to get to your accommodation, without knowing where to buy necessities, who to talk to for this or that, without knowing people can be tough, but those feelings usually go away after a night's rest. Today travel is easier than ever. You can practically learn everything you need to survive in any given foreign town through the Internet. And you don't really need Chinese to survive in China today, especially in the big cities.

It's a mistake to assume that your problems will all stay behind when you leave for a new country, but you might well need that change of scenery, away from all the people, places and queues that remind you of your insecurities and dissatisfaction. A new town, a new country is one of the best way to start anew; take it from someone who is in China right now.
Thanks for this!
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