Adapting To a New Environment

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Adapting to a New Environment Human beings are very adaptable. We can live in most climates of the world. In the past, people tended to stay in the place they were born, but now we move easily from countryside to city, from one part of a country to another, and even from country to country. Each place has its own customs and ways of lie. And countries also have different languages. When I moved to America from Indonesia, I had to make several adjustments to my life. America has 4 seasons (summer, autumn, winter, and spring), while Indonesia has only 2 seasons (rainy and dry). I had never lived in a 4-seasons-country before. My clothes were all for the rainy and dry seasons only, I didn’t have any thick clothes for being in winter season, that’s why I had to buy some special clothes seasonally. I don’t think I could survive in winter if I only wore t-shirt and trousers. I had to adjust about how I dress myself seasonally. Americans have different customs with Indonesians. For example, Indonesians have a well-known habit and that is about being unpunctual while Americans place a high value on punctuality. If you make plans with someone, you should be there when you say you will. Three to five minutes early is even better, because it shows that you are really looking forward to spending time with the other person. Most people will allow five or maybe ten minutes late, but more than that is considered bad form. Not showing up at all--called "standing someone up"--is considered very rude and, unless you have a very good reason, the other person may never want to make plans with you again. The rule to remember is show up a few minutes early or on time. If you must be late, phone the other person at once and explain why. Do not be late repeatedly, and never stand someone up unless you absolutely cannot avoid it. That’s why I had to adjust and leave the old Indonesian’s
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