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reciprocal liking

The tendency to like people who demonstrate that they like us

recovery stage

The stage of culture shock when the feelings of frustration begin to subside as the person develops routines and learns to navigate the new environment more effectively

reflective practices

Taking the time after an interaction has ended to think about what was learned and how to adjust future behavior

resources

The tangible or intangible benefits someone brings to a relationship

reverse culture shock

The emotional and psychological distress people experience when returning to their home country after living abroad for an extended period