Getting assimilated in the US is a process whereby minorities adapt to the dominant culture. Remember that US is a very diverse nation but at the same time there are some real challenges with getting assimilated. It is very easy to feel intimidated once you migrate to the US and have some discomfort with how you are perceived and treated. As an immigrant you may be treated unfairly and/or discriminated against just based on the prejudices and bias of others. Sometimes, new immigrants might feel pressure to go along with the rest of the group, even if they have different ideas. Just to “fit it” or will may just shy away from being authentic because they have an accent, etc.
One work comes to mind as we look at assimilation. Integration. You don’t want to simply assimilate but also integrate into the workplace. This is a process where different perspectives can effectively combine. Immigrants can shape the culture, values, and future of any organization they go in because there is more value in diversity and a truly integrated workplace is harder to achieve, but it’s more successful in the long run.
Did you know that you don’t have to call you boss by “Mr. ” or “Mrs” in America? Some of the nuances of the American culture may differ sharply from what you have knew in your culture. Be ready to learn.
It is important that you familiarize yourself with some common characteristics of American culture such as:
• Being on time. Punctuality is so important that it can be a challenge to people from other cultures who may not pay much attention to time.
• Americans like privacy and personal space.
• Americans can be very direct and honest, even though it may seem rude to people from another culture.
• Americans may ask about how your day is going or how you are without expecting an answer.
• Americans wait their turn in lines.
• Americans value independent thinking.
• Americans like to joke, smile, and talk.
• Americans are concerned with personal hygiene and cleanliness. It is not unusual for them to bathe more than once a day.
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