As described by oberg, in the stage of culture shock the expatriate and his or her family members come to understand and predict patterns of behavior, use the language, deal with daily activities, and accept their new life.

The answer is a gradual adjustment. The gradual adjustment as per described by oberg is the stage of culture shock the expatriate and his or her family members come to comprehend and forecast patterns of behavior, use the language, compact with daily activities, and assent their new life. In addition, as described by oberg, biculturalism denotes to the stage in culture shock in which the manager and family members nurture to assent and appreciate local people and practices and is able to function efficiently in two principles.

The correct answer is connotation.