When these differences occur, it is necessary for expatriates to adjust to the host country in order to stay competent in the new environment(Andreason, 2003; Selmer, Chiu&Shenkar, 2007). As an expatriate, Kyoko is required to tailor some of her values to Australian culture in order to complete her tasks at work as well as to feel more comfortable in her personal life while she stays in Australia. The following section discusses her cultural adjustment process.