Does it anger you that foreigners come here and don't try to assimilate?

Question

How often do you go into a store, say WalMart, Costco, etc, and not hear english spoken once? I have been to Costco 3 times in the last 2 weeks and not a single person spoke English other than the employees. How is it in your town and does it bother you? Why? Is the US in for big trouble because of this? Thanks

It's hard to compare current times to Native Americans though, because there were over 300 Indian languages in pre colombian times with a total population of est 1.5 - 2 mil. We now have ONE united nation with 301 mil people and the way people are on top of each other, now is a VERY different time. Before you answer, consider South Africa as an example.

Answer 1

NOPE! ARRIBA MEXICO!

Answer 2

Doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I think it makes life more interesting. Furthermore, it is actually a continuation of the way life has ALWAYS been. My great-grandparents never learned more than a little English, and were able to survive quite nicely in their home neighborhood, home church, with their friends. And, for the record, the spoke German. Don't let anyone tell you that the U.S. is about assimilation--it never has been, and hopefully never will be. Assimilation is a cover story for xenophobia and hatred of others. It's how the Chinese were routinely tortured and enslaved in the West. It's one excuse used against allowing African Americans equal rights. It's the reason why official U.S. policy for a long time was to kill Native Americans--because they were "unassimilable." The doctrine of assimilation is both symbolic violence and a precursor to actual violence.

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They shouldn't rely on us (the people of whatever country they move to) to learn their language. If they're learning, I see no problem with being patient with them. Obviously they can't learn fluent English in a day, and in some cases it's not possible for them to learn English before moving here. As for assimilating totally - if everyone did that everyone would be boring and the same. New and different cultures is what keeps things interesting.

Answer 4

The only thing that angers me is that many still don't feel that this is "their" country after they get here. There is certainly nothing wrong with hanging on to your heritage but why do people come here and still hate America. I mean I just don't get that. I'm not saying all immigrants are like that but that seems to be the trend. Look at history when so many immigrants were proud to volunteer to fight for America. They felt a sense of patriotism. I hear many say now, "This isn't my country". Why do they come then if they hate it? Why don't they stay home and make their country better?

Answer 5

they arrive the following for the more desirable sensible lifestyles, freedom and democracy etc. they do no longer assimilate or socialise with Australians be it Asians or Muslims. many do compared to us and many are very jealous human beings on our way of lifestyles. They talk of their personal language, nevertheless eat an identical nutrition etc. the authorities promotes and encourages multiculturalism to populate Australia and to artwork the following for more cost-effective wages. Multiculturalism does no longer artwork, it really is a subculture conflict. historic previous has shown this. you may not change someone subculture, faith, beliefs etc. the hot age thinkers do. historic previous will proceed to instruct them incorrect. we haven't any determination at this aspect in time because the authorities call the photos / makes the rules etc. we are able to witness a important enhance in racist violence on our streets. I relax my case.

Answer 6

I think that native americans had the same feeling, when the European came to the "new world". oops no, they are now in reservations. so maybe their language could sound foreign for you, they have to assimilate too.

inhabited by indigenous people for millennia, California was first colonized by the Spanish in 1769, and after Mexican independence in 1821, continued as part of Mexico. Following a brief period as the independent California Republic in 1846, California was annexed by the United States that same year, 90,000 Americans coming from the rest of the country settled and was admitted to the Union as the thirty-first state on September 9, 1850.
Im just thinking about that...

Answer 7

In general, it does not bother me. After all when European foreigners came to North America a few hundred years ago, I don't believe most of them assimilated to the language and culture of the Native Americans. I

As a matter of fact, the majority of European immigrants forced people to assimilate to their own language, culture, politics, values, and belief systems, much like what many of their decendants are doing today.

To be fair, I would be inclined to agree if someone says that immigrants (regardless of ethnicity and background) should at least make an effort to learn the dominant language and the diverse culture of the country they moved to. For instance, if I moved to Italy, it would be very beneficial for me, socially and economically, to learn and understand the major language and culture of that country.

With that said, I would not be angry at most immigrants who, for whatever reason, are unable to study and learn English. Many of them are extremely busy working in menial, dirty, and back-braking jobs in order to provide for their families.

It is reasonable to suggest that it maybe disadvantageous to the U.S. when foreigners immigrate to the country and are unable to learn and understand its dominant language and culture. However, it is irrational, illogical, and unethical to conclude that the U.S. is "in big trouble" because of that.

The U.S. is in big trouble because of ignorance, intolerance, arrogance, bigotry, and xenophobia. Those are the things that make me angry.

Answer 8

SHAME ON YOU. You sound like a real bigot. People like you are DESTROYING the fabric of this country. You hatred and xenophobia are ruining the United States. Go crawl back under the rock from which you came.

Answer 9

It doesn't anger me, but it does disappoint me a lot. I think it's just common courtesy to learn the host countries language and customs if your stay is permanent or prolonged, but it's rather obvious that the countries that these people are coming from don't share my view.

Rather, they huddle together, most times in the crappiest neighborhoods, due to lack of skills, education, finances and also language barriers. This kind of existence encourages them very little to go and expand their horizons. It's how they lived where they came from, they're just doing it in another country now. It could get better, but they have to make the effort. However, if they're illegal, catch them and ship them out! L8rz.

Answer 10

Did the first settlers see fit to "assimilate" and learn the native tongue of this country when they immigrated here? NO! They forced THEIR language on the original people and that was the end of that. Sounds like the old pot and kettle situation to me.

Answer 11

Yes, it angers me that white man came and would not assimilate to the ways of the People.