Bryan has just moved to Japan from the United States. He currently feels overwhelmed by the new culture, and it has become a target of his criticism. Which of the following stages of adjusting to a new culture does Bryan's condition illustrate?

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Bryan's overwhelming feeling and criticism show that he is in the irritation and anger stage of adjusting to a new culture. In this stage, a person may become critical of the new culture and may miss their own culture. They may feel frustrated and impatient with the small differences and adjust slowly.

Bryan Has Just Moved to Japan from the United States