Essential Terms

An internal monitor that allows you to see your own culture as a lens rather than a universal standard

A stage of culture shock when the novelty wears off and minor differences become irritating

The matching principle where people are drawn to those who share similar interests, values, backgrounds, or communication styles

A mental shortcut or categorization process It involves holding generalized beliefs about the traits or characteristics of a group

Where we feel pity for the person's situation from our own cultural standpoint