Hot topic on Oursteps:Culture shock of returning home

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Many Chinese migrants living in Australia have immersed themselves into the new culture and become familiar with new practices in this country. However when they go back to China for a family reunion or a short visit, they often experience some difficulties or troubles for re-entering the culture they are supposed to know well. For example, they would feel embarrassed if asked about their salaries or sometime marital status. Hu Xukang from Oursteps, a popular Chinese website in Australia shared the story of so called 'reverse culture shock'.



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