Just like crossing this river, when you step into a foreign culture, you may feel off-balance, unsure of how to relate to the people of that culture. You might even make some mistakes. But that's okay. You might discover that you can't do everything yourself, and that you need a hand from the people that aren't from your military culture. If you ask for help, you just might get it. If you've already established rapport, you may not even need to ask. It's okay, feeling off-balance in another culture. Take the next step. Keep moving. Culture matters.