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Self-Check:
Do I Have a Cultural Issue
or a Personal One?

A short questionnaire to help you distinguish between personal strain and cultural factors

Please read each statement and answer Yes or No based on your own experience.

There are no right or wrong answers. Answer honestly and follow your initial reaction. The goal is not to judge, but to gain clarity.

Cross-cultural iceberg

Things that worked well for me back home do not work the same way here. *YesNo

Normal daily interactions leave me feeling tired or drained. *YesNo

I try harder than before, but I get weaker results. *YesNo

I sometimes doubt myself, even though my skills have not changed. *YesNo

Feedback from others feels unclear or hard to read. *YesNo

Small misunderstandings happen more often than I expect. *YesNo

I often stop and think twice before speaking or acting. *YesNo

I feel isolated, even when I am surrounded by people. *YesNo

There are few open conflicts, but tension is always in the air. *YesNo

Stress at home has increased since the move or international work began. *YesNo

I often think, “Why is this so difficult?” *YesNo

I catch myself blaming my personality for these difficulties. *YesNo

My score

"For now, I seem to be managing the cultural environment reasonably well, and what I am experiencing is mainly normal adjustment stress."

"Some of the difficulties I am experiencing are likely influenced by cultural differences, even if they are not yet fully apparent to me."

"Cultural differences appear to play a strong role in my current challenges and are likely affecting how I think, feel, and act."

"Culture is likely a key factor in my situation and significantly shapes my experience, reactions, and outcomes."

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