Originally Posted by janeway
Agree. I wonder if there are any other developed countries in the world that accept immigrants who don't speak the "official" language? I doubt that any European countries would (unless said immigrant has mucho dinero or celebrity status).
I don't share your doubt.
Of countries in Europe that weren't in the Soviet sphere, most accept immigrants who don't speak the official language(s). And most such persons accepted as immigrants are neither rich nor holders of "celebrity status".
I do as I deem fit, for I'll never be a local in most place. "Doing as I deem fit", does include making adjustments, but generally won't amount to "doing in Rome as the Romans".