Question

1-Please answer only five of the following seven questions that you are interested in or that may be of value to you. Research the topics thoroughly using valid, reliable sources. If you answer more than five questions only the first five answers will be marked.

2-Each student will prepare a 10 page research paper (2-3 pages for each question): double-spaced, Times New Roman and 12-point font.

3-Originality is a “must” in research. Therefore, use your own words when answering questions - DO NOT copy text from your book or any other source. Copied answers will result in a zero on this assessment.

4-Use references, if needed. Please use APA format when citing sources.

4-Karl, his wife, and five year old son were completing a three year assignment in Brazil and were scheduled to return to Germany in a month. Karl would return to work at the home office in Hamburg. Question: What should Karl and his family do to lessen the shock of returning to their home culture?

Answer 1

As per the details mentioned in the question, Karl has done his 3 years assignment in Brazil. Now, since the work is at its last stage they are now preparing to move back to their home town where he can join to work. In the last one month, there are ample amount of tasks that Karl and his family could pursue to lessen the shock of home returning.

Since there was a purpose for Karl and his family to stay in a new country which was Brazil, and most of the time was spent at work. Since now they are free they can utilize the time by visiting and exploring Brazil's flora and fauna. If possible they could make an arrangement for night out. Their son is almost 5 which is manageable for the parent. In addition to this watching movies, will be a good option for the family and also a good way to manage the time. Apart from this, they could also indulge in some of their personal preferences. Shopping and enjoying food can also add to their better time management and lessen the shock.