When your initial enthusiasm is exhausted, and you begin to notice that differences are greater than you first imagined, you are in the__________ stage of culture shock.
A) honeymoon
B) irritability and hostility
C) gradual adjustment
D) adaptation
E) fully conformed

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The irritability and hostility stage of culture shock occurs when the initial excitement wears off and the differences between the new culture and what one is accustomed to become more pronounced, leading to feelings of frustration and annoyance.

When Your Initial Enthusiasm Is Exhausted, and You Begin to Notice