American Society of El Salvador

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According to Geert Hofstede´s scale, El Salvador scores high on the uncertainty avoidance index. That is, there is a high tendency to be conservative and to avoid change. The U.S., in contrasts, scores low and therefore embraces risk more readily.
The Salvadorean culture is collectivist,whereas the U.S. culture tends to be very individualistic. Thus, relationships in El Salvador are very strong and extended families are important.
There is a high power distance in El Salvador, whereas in the U.S., power distance tends to be low.

Anyone who moves to a new place or even moves back home after being abroad will probably experience some form of culture shock. 
Click on this link to read about the four phases one probably goes through when adapting to a new culture, and what you can do to make it easier.
If you´d rather listen to some audio clip lessons, click here.

Fema for Kids-Earthquakes
This site has stories that make it easier to teach children about earthquakes. Find out what you can do to be better prepared for this type of natural phenomenon..
Emergency Home Plan-- You may have a disaster plan at work, but do you have one at home? It includes:
*Items to keep available in a kit(batteries, water, documents, etc.) 
*Agreed meeting point for loved ones