Unit Two Culture Shock 1 - 2 - [China] A woman walks her grandson home. She has bound feet, making it quite difficult to walk and at times very painful. The practice, now illegal, required breaking the arch of the foot, then constricting it, which resulted in a stylized, mincing gait in the name of beauty. 3 - 4 - [Thailand] A "katoey." Half of his face is made up to look like a woman, while the other half is male. 5 - [Japan] A Geisha talks on the phone in the backseat of a car. One of a class of professional women in Japan trained from girlhood in conversation, dancing, and singing in order to lend an atmosphere of chic and gaiety to professional or social gatherings of men. 6 - 7 - [Puerto Rico] Transvestites dress up for "Madonna Madness Night" at a nightclub in Santurce. A person who dresses and acts in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex. 8 - Discussion How do you feel when you see these new things in a new country. Have you ever had an uncomfortable experience in a new situation. If so, say something about your reactions. What do you think is an effective way to solve the problem. 9 - What is culture shock . Definition 10 -