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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RareBreed" data-source="post: 9112101" data-attributes="member: 6945590">yes and noAn immigrant shouldn't be forced to adopt a new culture, so in a sense, you're right about choice.  But realistically, first generation immigrants retain much of their learned original culture since it shapes their world view as children.  While there can be some adaptation and assimilation, it's not as much as you may think.Even 2nd generation children of immigrants show signs of their parents culture, since again, they were taught by their parents.  I knew a 7th generation Chinese American (his ancestors came over to help build the railroads) who still displays a lot of Chinese cultural ways of thinking (for example, he's Taoist) and can still speak Mandarin.I think what's better than assimilation is tolerance (on both sides...the immigrants and the hosts).  Both sides need to understand the cultural differences, and be respectful.  For the immigrants, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" in terms of law, but also the hosts should realize that the immigrants culture should be respected too.  By the way, this advice applies to mixed culture/race relationships too.  Be patient, tolerant and respectful that there will be differences.I found Manhattan fascinating because of the amazing number of ethnic groups just walking around.  I heard so many languages, and saw so many restaurants of different countries.  I've always thought the term "melting pot" was wrong for America.  It should have been the "stew pot".  To melt implies that everything becomes homogenous.  I think we still retain some of the distinct pieces, and that's what makes things interesting.</blockquote>

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