My partner and I love traveling but every time we try to do something culturally immersive like a homestay or local festival, I get overwhelmed by not understanding social cues and they get frustrated with my need to research everything beforehand instead of just 'going with the flow' like they do.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people discovering that their strategies for navigating unfamiliar cultural territory are not just different but actively interfere with each other's ability to feel safe and present.
“Where Are You with Vacation and holiday across cultures?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.