Cultural Adaptation in the U.S.

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This paper explains that integration into the American culture starts with a change in the mindset of persons: the adaptations taken by individuals in their personal life in order to be a part of the rhythm of a new country also will affect the integration process in their professional lives. The author points out that the language question of whether or not an immigrant should know English, or even has to know English for daily life, is not easily answered because the United States does not have an official language; contrary to common belief, this factor was never established in any government publication. The paper stresses that the integration into the American business and public culture is a vital part of becoming an independent and successful member of society both for foreigners coming to the United States and for Americans going overseas.

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"Through my previous visa process, I learned that there are behavioral standards that are expected of immigrants, which do in part include the adaptation of American values and believes. For example as an Immigrant you are questioned about whether or not you support the Constitution of the United States and whether you will follow and abide by the laws of the U.S., which in my eyes for a number of people does reflect an adaptation of culture. For example, women in Iran do not have the right to vote, yet as an immigrant in the United States you most certainly can vote after naturalization (reaching of citizenship status). Further, other cultural changes which reflect in everyday life are made. In South America it is customary to take a siesta during the warm hours of the day and resume work later in the day, in the United States this is not the case."

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