06-28-2008, 03:43 PM
When I was coming here fifteen years back I was warned that I had made a big mistake and would regret my decision. A newly arrived houle was going to get a cold reception. The people who told me this were wrong. I had the opposite experience.
Over the years I have had some negative moments. I accept them. I accept being one of many minorities here. I think every minority get some negative moments. I understand that various groups will often prefer their own culture but I have also had more experiences of being welcomed than I ever got on the mainland.
Everyone gets their own experience. For some it will be better than others. My advice is to not wait for people to approach you. Approach them. Be open. Be honest. Be respectful. Be here (not from where you came from).
Over the years I have had some negative moments. I accept them. I accept being one of many minorities here. I think every minority get some negative moments. I understand that various groups will often prefer their own culture but I have also had more experiences of being welcomed than I ever got on the mainland.
Everyone gets their own experience. For some it will be better than others. My advice is to not wait for people to approach you. Approach them. Be open. Be honest. Be respectful. Be here (not from where you came from).
Assume the best and ask questions.
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