Tommy,
My point is that it is ridiculous to expect immigrants to immediately abandon the culture in which they were raised just because they decide to live in another country. They will do what each of us would do in the same circumstances. They will keep the old practices that bring them comfort while adopting the new practices that make their lives easier, and complainng about the new practices that make their lives harder. Over a few generations, most will integrate fully into the local culture.
That isn't what we are talking about. We are talking about the country changing its ways to accommodate new immigrants. I spent far to long in Korea, not by my choice either, but I did manage to learn enough of their language and customs to not tick anyone off. Just because I move to another country I don't expect them to change the country to fit my wants. I don't think it is ridiculous at all for them to adapt to the countries ways that they move to. They can keep their ways as many here do, and still learn the ways of the country instead of demanding that the country change its ways to fit theirs.
Ron
