Old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behavior

Nowadays, more people are migrating to other countries than ever before. In order to

become integrated into society in their adopted countries, immigrants should abandon their

old ways and adapt to local customs and codes of behavior.

Do you agree or disagree?

There are a variety of different opinions on whether or not immigrants should change their

behavior to fit in with their new country. Although some people would no doubt disagree, I

personally believe that newcomers should indeed try to adapt. In my view, this means

following both the written laws and social customs of their adopted country. There are two

primary reasons for this.

Firstly, it is obvious that society would not function properly if newcomers did not obey the

law. One particularly good example of this is road rules – image what would happen if people

refused to drive on the same side of the road. Thus, it is necessary for immigrants to make

sure that they obey the law in their new country even if laws in their home country are

different. Two other examples of things which are allowed in some countries but illegal in

others are owning a gun and gambling.

Secondly, it is important to remember that societies are built on shared values. The social

rules of a country are the glues that keep it together, so immigrants must respect them.

Certainly, having many different cultures makes a country more interesting; however, I

would argue that too much difference weakens a society by making people feel that they do

not belong there. I believe that similarities between people bring them together, while their

differences pull them apart. A healthy society is a society with strong sense of unity.

In conclusion, I once again restate my belief that new immigrants to a country must try to

adjust to local rules of behavior. As the old saying goes: “When in Rome, do as the Romans

do”

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