How do you assimilate?Besides learning English.Do you eat at McDonalds, rack up credit card debt,buy a plasma tv,and drive a SUV?\nNO I know ,you have to feel like you are better than anyone in the ENTIRE WORLD?
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Although the racists may not like this, we are a multicultural country, with a strong Hispanic Community that speaks Spanish and keeps Mexican traditions. I know they want to dissolve this, but it already exists, and one can be an American and a Mexican at the same time, joining twenty four million people that already do that.
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In the last form I filled out I was referred to as               Non-Hispanic White. How's that for racism?\nAn implication that I am lacking as I am not a member of this group or that group. I have Black friends who also have problems with the hyphenated Americanism implying they are not "fully" American.\n\n I am Irish,\nNorwegian,\nEnglish,\nFrench,\nScottish,\nGerman-American :)\nThey would not let me hyphenate the whole way, they kept cutting it off at French, even when I used commas instead of hyphens
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HELLLOOOOO??? Am I the only American answering this question??? I was born here and I have lived here my whole life and I ABSOLUTELY SHOULD NOT have to learn another language to communicate with people in MY OWN COUNTRY! If I moved to India or S. America or Mexico or whatever I would not expect people to learn English so I would feel at home and comfortable! I would not move there until I knew at least the minimum appropriate language to speak to the people of that land with respect. If you go to another country at least have respect enough for the people of that land to learn thier language...and maybe even a bit about thier history. I understand that people come here to get away from poverty and find a better life, I don't disagree with the USA giving that to them but as far as not being able to afford to learn English...that's a crock! It's spoken everday all day everywhere you go! Your kids go to school and learn and are taught in English.....learn from them! To say that someone is unqualified for a job because they only speak the language of the country in which they live speaks that is the dumbest and stuck - up thing I have ever heard!! Just like Gearge Carlin says..."If you are going to take my order of french fries and a double cheeseburger, do it in English" PERIOD! I am living proof of respect for people in those countries...just so you know I am not talking "out of the side of my neck" I was actually thinking about moving to Italy and in the process of researching that option I also looked up a few local places where I could take basic Italian. It's just respect for the country in which you live to learn the language....not ask the country to learn yours!!\n\n\nP.S.......blondie....a mispell does not mean that someone does not know english...and stereotyping is probably not in your best interest...I mean you are a blonde!!
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Start by taking English classes.  I am not being mean, just pointing out that it is difficult to understand you.  It will help if you can speak the language.
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good grief... you make nationalities sound like ice cream flavors... "what's your favorite?"  :::::: shaking head::::::::
255777
I have an accent, compared to the people I live around now, and they respect me. They imitate me all the time, and although annoying sometimes, it is said that imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery, so I don't mind. If anyone has less respect for me because I grew up somewhere different and talk accordingly, they can kiss my ass.
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After being around someone who has an accent, you begin to also have one. It's completely natural. You adapt to your surroundings.
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First thing is RECOGNIZE...\n\nSecond is ASSESS...\n\nLASTLY....\n\nCONTROL!\n\nIn a nutshell, knowledge is P-O-W-E-R! So, keep working to pay the bills & put food on the table. Consider night school courses & then look for a better job!\n\nAlso, think about taking a english course; to help you express & understand better.\n\nWISH YOU ALL THE BEST
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Nope. English is way too difficult of a language for people that are up at 2am in the US to try to master.  Chances are if you're up right now you're drunk, on drugs, and insomniac, work shift work, or live in a different country that doesn't use English as their primary language.  Either way, the opportunity of someone like that having a good job where correct English is a priority is probably long gone.  Now that brings up the next question.  I'm  here at 2:30 am answering your question.  Which of the above is my problem?
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I was listening to a talk show on the radio. The Savage Nation. An hispanic male called in and said he learned the national language when he came to America, because it was his duty to fit in. He also stated that people who learn the lanuage of whatever country they immigrate to, prosper faster and become self sufficiant. He said he is ashamed of his fellow immigrants who cloister themselves in communities and refuse to assimilate. His yearly earnings are in the six figures.\n\nI totally agree. If I went to Mexico, Spaine, Brazil, etc., It would be to my best interest to learn the national language. It is a sign of resepect for your host country and a mark of your desire to help yourself.
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WTF?????  Do you even speak English????
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Lol well I'm lovin' McDonalds... :)\nI would say I'm okay right now.\nBut you know what they say... things could always get worse/better!\nFor now, just keep in mind the next quote-\n"I rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am NOT."\n\nAnd by the way, the sooner you accept who you are, the sooner you will find hapiness and love your life.\nHope you find hapiness soon!
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To quote a popular political pundit's recent column:\n\nTry showing up in any other country on the planet, illiterate and penniless, and announcing: "I've seen pictures of your country and it looks great. I think I'd like to live here! Oh, and by the way, would you mind changing all your government and business phone messages, street signs and ballots into my native language? Thanks!"
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Pesonally, I would work to lose any accent at all... that people should fit in because of who they are and not how they sound.  Be friendly, but maintain distance.  Feel free to comment on anything, but don't sustain a conversation.  \n\nPlease be yourself.
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yup, i immigrated- legally!!- from the US to Israel (asia)! \nmy experience was pretty good- y'know, aside from the problems of learning the new language, fitting in... the biggest problem (aside from shopping!) is the anti-americans. many people here (in my circles as a teenage girl!!) are prejudiced against america, americans and anything connected to amwerica. its really annoying!!! like, in addition to all the adjusting issues, you also have to deal with locals with attitude who tell you to "go back to america" and chew your head off every time you speak english (to another american- not to them!!)?!?! plus, many people think that allllll americans are rich- which doesn't sound so bad, but gets reeeeally annoying...\ni don't know nuch about the legal procedures, cause my parents dealt with all that when we moved! \nbut basically, it has its tough parts, but compared to other stuff that goes on around here, i cant complain!!
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It's a damn shame that, this is what it has come to in parts of the country. I work a manual labor job, granted I don't make 5 dollars an hour.. so, I would have to disagree there will always be people to take those jobs.. some sort of jobs. People that really want to provide the best they can for themselves or their families. My boss hired a Mexican lady once, she was legal.. married to a American man. She seemed nice.. BUT... she could NOT read english, barely write it and speak it. I asked her if she was going to learn english... and she told me straight out no!! I was taken aback by this.. as I have never encountered this before but I was pissed. If you want to be legal and come here and work,fine for now I guess!(who knows what the government will do w/amnesty) NOT live off the system.. NOT live in a shitty house with 6 kids and have a brand spanking new car in the garage! I don't know about anyone else but refusing to speak english is a pure insult!! (Sorry, I know part of my response is in the wrong catagory.) I don't think they will get a higher education.. some may and a lot more may not. They just want the money.. but shame on some of our employers for hiring them. It's such a double-edged sword.. you feel bad for them on a level but angry with them on another level. I guess time will tell.
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At least you are going about it "legally" and - BONUS - you speak their language!!  Bravo to you!!  Sorry, I can't answer your question, but just wanted to congratulate you on immigrating to a country "legally."  Too bad everyone can't be like you, as then we wouldn't be having these raving rants in this forum.