Culture Shock: What do you need to know prior to your arrival to lessen the “culture shock” or what preparations do you need to do prior to moving?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/10-best-countries-to-live-and-work-abroad/

Let’s say (for the purpose of this discussion), you are considering moving and working abroad.  Please find a country in the above link.

1. What country do you want to work in and why? What reservations do you have about moving abroad, if any?
2. What do you need to know prior to your arrival to lessen the “culture shock” or what preparations do you need to do prior to moving?
3. One model of understanding cultural differences is Hofstede’s Framework (Geringer 66); briefly explain the framework and give one practical application that fits your situation.