Off to the U.S.A

[Holden MacGroyn]

I rest my case.

[Deuce Bigolo]

The fact that immigrants still choose to speak in their foreign tongue doens't mean that they don't speak English...multi-linguists do exist

Most Asian societies are pushing their kids to learn English(see South Korea) for one simple reason we now live in a global village ie call centres being out sourced to India

Tourists from the first world countries expect these non-english speaking countries to speak English-bizarre IMHO.

In the end you can view someone with different skin color or facial features as a threat or just another human being.Its an old cliche but "never judge a book by its cover"

As someone who pounds the pavement for miles and miles everyday I come across all types and my impression is you get back what you give out so if your walking around all sour faced & grumpy thats what you'll get back in return.

In my experience once you get involved with them they're the same as other humans,cultural/religious differences aside,its just they've been smart enough to learn another language,no crime in that

As for things being all rosy & perfect when the UK/Australia were just a predominantly White society.Rose Coloured Glasses spring to mind.

Just remember US of A is the number one destination for immigrants(Skilled,Business,Family,Refugee) worldwide and some of those probably don't speak English but they take English classes to learn

cheers
B....OZ

[diplodocus]

simple fact, net immigration hasn't changed much since 1998 and is actually down in the last two years
Most Western states could not function without immigration as they are prepared to do the jobs the lazy incumbent few won't do because they have grown up on a welfare state which enables them to doss rather than do a job they may not like