At this point, the newcomer starts to complain about, and maybe even reject, the new country
3. THE CONFORMIST PHASE
Gaining some understanding of the new culture, its ideals, and its values brings a new feeling of pleasure. The crisis is over when the newcomer learns to understand the culture differences, but hasn’t completely adjusted to the new culture.
4. ASSIMILATION PHASE OR COMPLETE ADJUSTMENT
In this phase, the person accepts the food, the habits, and customs of the new country, and may even find some things better than thing back home. The newcomer becomes completely adjusted and feels comfortable in the new place. On returning home, the traveler will miss the new friends and the country and will cherish the memories forever.
5. REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK
This is when the person comes back to the home country. The returnee may have been away from home for a long time and gets a “reentry shock.” Many things may have changed, and it will take a while to get used to home again.