Many people argue that foreigners should adapt to the local customs and traditions when they come to reside in a new country. I completely agree with this view.
Newcomers will certainly face difficulties if they do not conform to the norms of social behaviour in the host country. Firstly, it will become almost impossible for them to blend into their new environment. For example, an entrepreneur who comes to live in a new country and starts up a business must be aware of the business practices of that country. There are bound to be many pitfalls, not only legal ones but also simply in terms of winning and keeping customers. Secondly, recent immigrants might fall foul of the law if they do not respect the behaviour and customs of locals. In Singapore, for instance, residents will consider newcomers dirty and ill-mannered if they litter the street or spit gum in public places.
There are also many benefits for foreigners when they do adopt the customs and traditions of their new country of residence. One advantage is that local people will be more welcoming when they feel that the newcomers are showing respect for the local way of life. The establishment of closer links with the host community might lead to greater integration and mutual understanding. Another benefit is the richness of the experience which newcomers will gain from enjoying aspects of local customs and traditions, enabling them to participate in community life and avoid social isolation. During festivals and national holidays, especially, they will feel like they ‘belong’ in their new country.
In conclusion, I would argue that it is essential for new residents to follow the traditions and habits of locals in the host community in order to integrate fully into society
Many
people
argue that foreigners should adapt to the
local
customs and
traditions
when they
come
to reside in a
new
country
. I completely
agree
with this view.
Newcomers will
certainly
face difficulties if they do not conform to the norms of social
behaviour
in the host
country
.
Firstly
, it will become almost impossible for them to blend into their
new
environment.
For example
, an entrepreneur who
comes
to
live
in a
new
country
and
starts
up a business
must
be aware of the business practices of that
country
. There
are bound
to be
many
pitfalls, not
only
legal ones
but
also
simply
in terms of winning and keeping customers.
Secondly
, recent immigrants might fall foul of the law if they do not respect the
behaviour
and customs of
locals
. In Singapore,
for instance
, residents will consider newcomers dirty and ill-mannered if they litter the street or spit gum in public places.
There are
also
many
benefits for foreigners when they do adopt the customs and
traditions
of their
new
country
of residence. One advantage is that
local
people
will be more welcoming when they feel that the newcomers are showing respect for the
local
way of life. The establishment of closer links with the host community might lead to greater integration and mutual understanding. Another benefit is the richness of the experience which newcomers will gain from enjoying aspects of
local
customs and
traditions
, enabling them to participate in community life and avoid social isolation. During festivals and national holidays,
especially
, they will feel like they ‘belong’ in their
new
country.
In conclusion
, I would argue that it is essential for
new
residents to follow the
traditions
and habits of
locals
in the host community in order to integrate
fully
into society