how do immigrant try to avoid stress in a foreign culture?
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In the Toronto, Ontario area immigrants cacoon themselves in ghettos wherein they may operate in their foreign language, practice their culture and never become part of the Canadian mainstream.  And when they retire they take their money and "go home" to live well.  If they don't "go home" whilst they're alive, they do when they're dead.
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Communicate and try to understand.  Ask questions until you do.  If it helps, try to compare parallel beliefs or experiences you may have with what the other person believes or thinks.  These may not be the same, but you may find similar things in your own cultural or ways of thinking that are the closest equivalent.\n\nFor helpful guidelines on sharing respectfully in a multicultural dialogue, see also http://www.houstonprogressive.org/CHRguide.html
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(m)\n\nOvercoming Stress \nYou Can Fight Back And Win\nWhen you are under extreme amounts of stress, you may feel like there is no way you can overcome your problems. You believe you'll just have to cope until the situation improves. The good thing is, you don't have to put up with the negative effects of stress. You can fight back and come out on top. It's not hard to do. Here are several ways to make yourself a winner when the pressure starts to mount.\n\n\nGo with H 2 0\nAmazingly, drinking water can greatly improve how you feel. Water is often overlooked even though it is the most essential nutrient. You know how it feels when things get tough. Your mouth gets dry, you start to sweat and your heart begins to palpitate. Sometimes when under stress, you may also forget to drink. This can lead to dehydration and even more severe symptoms. Get some water and help your body return to its normal state. \n\n\nSet it aside\nSometimes it is actually best to put aside a stressful problem until a later time when it can be dealt with more effectively. This isn't procrastination if used in a proper manner. Maybe you are having problems with a co-worker or family member. You may want to confront them, but you also know that they aren't ready to discuss the issue. Waiting another day or two could help both of you be better prepared to handle the problem. \n\n\nAvoid snack attacks\nYour first reaction to a stressful situation may be to reach for a candy bar. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good.\nAlthough you may get a quick high from the sugar, you will probably send your blood sugar on a roller coaster. After the initial good feeling of indulgence wears off, you may experience even more tiredness and anxiety. Try healthy snacks like fruits or fresh vegetables instead. \n\n\nFind an outlet\nThere is usually pent up energy building inside you during a tough situation. What you may need to find is a way to release it.\nHaving a good cry or laughing with a friend may be just the cure you are needing. By dealing with your stress in a positive manner, you can turn around a negative situation. Keep these tips in mind the next time you feel pressure or anxiety. As with any problem, in order to feel better, you have to take care of yourself.
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I am not sure, but do you mean, another culture? \n\nThe person will appreciate it a lot if you dont make them feel like they are "different" or make them feel left out. Show interest in their culture, and ask them questions about it. Like how long they have been in the country, where their family is etc. Just show ur curiosity basically.\n\nAlso, another nice thing would be that if you going out somewhere with your other friend (or even alone) ask the person to join you! They will truly appreciate you and will go home smiling.
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I've moved tons. Last time was 4 months ago and 2 countries away.\n\nThe first year is the toughest, the second it begins to feel like home IF YOU LET IT.\n\nDon't compare the new area to your old home. Accept the new place as is. Not worse or the culture 'wrong', just different.\n\nexpect culture shock, google it before you go and do some reading.it's good to know before you're in the thick of it.\n\nOnce your there set up a blog to  share with your friends back home. It's much more interesting then telling the same stories of your' new experiences over and over again. Your friends can comment back and stuff.\n\nChat with them on MSN\nInvite them to come and visit\n\nI'm thinkin you're young, that makes Lang learning easier, be encouraged.\n\nTry to focus on the positives though it's real tough right now.\nGo on line and find read about your new home.\n\nIf you are able to face this challenge you'll grow alot through this.\nIt's OK to cry, just wipe your tears when you're done and move on. Over time you'll cry less and less.\n\nBlessings
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being an asian american myself the biggest problem i face nowadays is my nationality \ni am an indian \nand the color of my skin is brown or coffee colored or whatever u call it \nand lately that is after the 9/11 attacka the people mistake me for a pakistani or an arabian \nfor heavens sake i am an indian \nan not a muslim \nby mistake when i speak in my mother tongue which is hindi and not urdu \ni get quite weird looks but that was just after the attacks \nnow things are more pleasant \n\ni guess the color of the skin matters a lot \nt
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Stay away from fatty foods, eats lots of fresh fruit and vegies. Drink low fat milk. If over weight lose some weight, exercise on a regular basis.  Keep stress levels down.
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You can basically talk yourself out of it.\n\nSeventy-five percent of all our problems - both emotional and physical problems - come from the same source. If you could identify that source, you could probably eliminate it. \n\nUnfortunately, few people are able to identify the core of their problems. And those who do typically don't know the steps to take to alleviate their challenges. \n\nSo what is the course of most of our problems? It is stress. That's right; stress is the source of 75 percent of all our problems and a major epidemic in people's lives. Finding ways to control stress is vital, because if you don't control stress, it will control you. \n\nIf you want to overcome stress and worry, try the following:\n1. Say No\n2. Listen to you Body\n3. Communicate with your heart\n4. Clear out past clutter\n\nTo stop stress, I do the following:\n1. Walk away from it! :)\n2. Clean the house.\n3. Go fishing.\n4. Concentrate on something meaningless.\n5. Play sports!\n6. Write on blogs.\n7. Read this book... Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!\n\nRecommended reading: http://stress.50webs.com
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just , be always very femenine, and polaite, they have alot of good maners. here american culture is more relaxed when it comes to those things. but they are not. for example ,never ever!! burp. use good maners on the table. things like that mexican people notice.
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The best way to do so is to ensure that when a person comes to a new country, they leave their old identity and culture behind.\n\nIt's called a "melting pot" and it used to be how the USA worked..
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Normally it doesn't. But if the culture is not open to foreigners or has some restrictions of it own which the foreigner can't go along with, then it can be a problem to Internation  Business. Otherwise, there isn't any problem
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well it can often affect the dynamic of the family overtime. Typically the first generation (the people just on the way over) experience some kind of negative emotions toward the new culture that they are entering to. This is reflected through the popularity of ethnic enclaves and the like (its just simply more important to be around those who can help and are like you when you first arrive). The second generation (children) usually begin a bit of a change in thought toward the dominant culture due to the public school system. They want to be like their new friends and fit in with their peer groups at school. This can create a new set of tension within the family as older family practices come into conflict with the wants of the second generation. By the time the third generation hits (grandkids of the immigrants) there is already a bit of culture loss from the original culture which has been supplanted by the dominant culture. This melding of culture affects the family as the newer generation always appears continue to break away from cultural practices.\n\nThere is something to be said for the fact that the family dynamic in immigrant families is similar to families from the dominant groups. There is still the same tensions that would have occured in the original culture as children begin to grow up, rebel, and seek their own independence. However there is large external agent (the change in location) which affects these tensions even more.
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I still have a worry stone from my childhood.  It's quite smooth now.\n\nYou just keep a small stone in your pocket, and rub it when you're worried.  I suppose it's better than chewing your pencil.\n\nTip of the day:  when you're really angry or worked up over something, go out and chop wood.\n\nI don't know the origins of either of these stress reduction techniques, but both were told to me by my father.
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Anxiety is fear of the unknown.  To get over the anxiety of something yet to come, I find it useful to think in terms of "facing a challenge," versus "a problem."  This simple change of terminology will start you off with the right attitude.\n\nAnother technique is to use this analogy: think of yourself as a "Special Agent" being sent abroad for the service of your country.  Of course, you're really there for your own betterment, which is noble as well (accepting this stress for your education).  But by "pretending", you can take on the attitudes and methods of a "Special Agent":  open eyes, critical mind, and a "can do" attitude.\n\nThis, by the way, should be your approach against those who are out to cheat you or harass you.  You don't hate them, you're just being more wary.  You should withhold your trust (but not your love of humanity) and secure all your important stuff.  Passport, cash, and credit cards should be hidden, and if you carry them, carry them "tight to the body" --- hide them well.\n\nIt will still be hard, leaving your home for a foreign land very different from your home.  You may cry nightly for a few weeks.  But the great thing about us humans is that we adapt very well, very quickly.  It's almost like we're bored of it.  The mind is saying, "so what else is new?"  Allow yourself the crying time -- it's natural.  But look forward to the time when it (the experience) becomes "old hat".  \n\nGood luck.
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I believe stress is the source of 75 percent of all our problems and a major epidemic in people's lives. Finding ways to control stress is vital, because if you don't control stress, it will control you.\n\nIf you want to reduce your stress level and live a happier and healthier life, use the physical and emotional stress relief techniques outlined below. \n\nPhysical Relief \n - Say No\nThe pressure to perform in today's world is intense. As a result, people work long hours and take on much more than they can bear. They juggle multiple roles throughout the day and sacrifice sleep or personal time just so they can get everything done. Saying "no" to a demand is out of the question, resulting in increased stress, both at work and at home. \n\n - Listen to Your Body \nListening to your body helps you take control of your stress because you become aware of the signals your body gives you regarding comfort and discomfort.\n\n- Communicate With Your Heart\nYour heart has an important job, pumping 2,000 gallons of blood throughout your body each day. This merits the heart receiving your attention. To reduce emotional stress your heart needs encouragement, appreciation, and love.\n\n- Clear Out the Past Clutter\nJust as you do a spring cleaning of your house, you should also do a spring cleaning of your heart to wipe away the old memories and messages that are causing you stress. This is important, because the way we fell from moment to moment, the way we behave, and the actions we take are all conditioned to how we feel inside.
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I have a similar problem when I go out with French people.\nTry going out with closer friends and smaller groups, but force\nyourself to speak the language you have problems with.\nFor example, going out with two other friends both of which\nspeak Mandarin and one of them is very quiet can be a good\nsolution. They will usually speak Mandarin and there'll be\nplenty of silent moments for you to fill it.\nBut the most important thing is for you to try to be less afraid \nof making mistakes. People will normally focus on what you \nare saying instead of the way you're saying it.
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My parents immigrated to the United States from India in 1991. I was four years old. I grew up in the U.S., but my culture still plays a huge role in my life. We still carry on all the traditional customs as they do in India.\nI learned the language very quickly because I was so young when we moved here. I did all my schooling in the US, so my English is very good.\nOne piece of advice I would give to a newly arrived immigrant is to try and find some people from their country. This will lessen the culture shock and will make them feel more at home. Also, these people will be able to help them out, as they have probably been in a similar situation.