Question

Natalia came to the United States from Russia. Although she experienced a great deal of confusion and homesickness when she first arrived in the United States, she began to adapt, started to make friends, and eventually completed her degree. Which ingredient(s) of intercultural competence does this demonstrate?

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "Patience and perseverance".

Step-by-step explanation:

When moving from one country to another, the cultural shock and the distance from a previous context usually makes people feel confused and homesick, which can be stressful.

In this particular case, at first Natalia was having trouble adapting herself to her new life in the United States, however, with a great deal of patience and perseverance she was able to adapt, she made new friends and eventually completed her degree.

The intercultural competences demonstrated here by Natalia were patience and perseverance. Patience to understand that the confusion and homesickness are not forever, and perseverance to adapt, make new friends and eventually complete her degree.