Which of these people is demonstrating symptoms of severe culture shock?
A) Ann looks forward to her letters from home, and eagerly writes to her mother about her experiences each week.
B) Brad misses some foods from home, but has really enjoyed learning to cook with the local fruits and vegetables.
C) Christine attends language lessons weekly, and likes to meet with her new neighbor for the occasional cup of tea.
D) Dan spends most of his time alone or with other expats, and often makes stereotypical jokes about the locals.

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Dan's behavior of isolating himself from the local culture and making stereotypical jokes about the locals indicates that he is experiencing severe culture shock. He may feel overwhelmed or frustrated with his new surroundings and is struggling to adapt to the new culture. The other options all show signs of adjustment or willingness to engage with the local culture.

Which of These People Is Demonstrating Symptoms of Severe Culture