One of the most prominent aspects of immigration
Is the lifelong process of assimilation..
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In the beginning there is a lot to imbibe
You are motivated because that’s the only way to survive
You start with the language and the laws of the land
Gradually social norms and customs you being to understand
You interact with people at work, and learn the ropes
Of the work culture, some day you would be one of them, you hope
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Your leisure time is still largely spent
In the easy company of fellow immigrants
Where you feel you can let down your guard
Having fun in a different social circle is hard..
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After a few years, daily life in the new country appears
Much more comfortable, you start letting go of your fears
Of committing blunders because you may be unaware
Of certain social mores, you are not on your guard everywhere
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Your children grow up in the adopted nation
You gain deeper understanding of the land as they pursue their education
They correct you when you make mistakes inadvertent
You comprehend social dynamics to an even greater extent
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And yet, sometimes out of the blue, situations arise
Where you are unsure of the right etiquette, you realize
There are aspects of life in your adopted nation
That you do not fully comprehend, therefore your efforts at assimilation
Need to continue, it is a lifelong commitment
That you made when you became an immigrant
Passion...unbridled 