Originally Recorded: December 15, 2021
In this special Holiday Edition, Stephen and Jennie Jones, new staff at Envision Berlin, join Mike to revisit the themes of the Neutral Zone, Culture Stress, and Culture Shock through the lens of holidays - from Halloween to Christmas.
Holidays can be times when the transitions are felt more intensely. The combination of missing events from the US and experiencing familiar and unfamiliar holidays in a new location can trigger strong emotions - both positive and negative.
You also begin to appreciate the significance of certain holidays, and the “background” to those holidays, when you experience them from a very different perspective.
Our episodes on The Neutral Zone - Episode 4, Episode 5, and Episode 6
Our Episodes on Culture Shock - Episode 12, Episode 13, and Episode 14
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Videos and other traXcultures resources.
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Contact Envision Berlin about customizing the Cross-Cultural Transitions Handbook for your cross-cultural ministry organization.
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00:00 Neutral zone: transition space between old/new self.
05:34 Initial disbelief turned into surprise on Halloween.
06:51 Unusual sighting of plague mask prompts confusion.
12:19 Thanksgiving transition leads to role deprivation challenges.
13:46 Confident in competence, navigating college, new beginnings.
19:07 Unusual Thanksgiving, missed background, helping others usually.
20:16 Distinguishing culture shock from transitioning experiences.
24:01 Enjoyed grilling turkeys, uncertain about future opportunities.
27:49 Shocking experience discussing Black Friday and holidays.
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