Quote Originally Posted by Gilrandir View Post
The problem is that they don't bring this or that cultural feature piecemeal. They import culture as a whole. Some of it (like the food) you may like, others dislike, but if you allow people of an alien culture inside your country, don't expect them to bring in only those elements of the culture that may appeal to you.
When the native culture has primacy, this isn't an issue since some bits are adopted (curry after polo on the verranda with a nice G&T, or perhaps a nice BBQ listening to Reggae or Soca music) and others not (defecation in the streets, FGM, suttee).