Learning Exercise: Canadian Workplace Culture

Culture shock is:
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Compared to some cultures, conversational style in Canada can be described as:
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When a problem with someone’s work needs to be discussed they are addressed:
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When it comes to job hunting in Canada:
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Reflect on some of the main cultural differences between your home culture and Canadian culture. How would you describe Canadian culture to a newcomer?

How would you describe your experience of culture shock? In what ways is that in the past, and in what ways is it still part of your life?