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I had to interview immigrants for a research paper, so here is what my parents said.
Basically i had a 10 page research paper, and i had a choice of 5 topics. One of them was to interview an immigrant to the United States, and find out what they like most about the United States, what they like least, and how it compares to their homeland. I decided to do my parents since we all came over here from Poland, and i thought the answers were interesting, so ill post them on here to share.
-What do you like about the culture of the United States?
The openness and tolerance for different cultures, other nations do not accept other cultures as well as the United States does, other cultures are really secluded from other influences. They are usually not as open to other different people.
-What do you think about the cultural values of the United States (in terms of family, lifestyle, and etc)?
The family models in the United States are too weak, some people are too busy or too negligent to sit down and eat dinner as a family. The typical American family has far too weak family values, and should appreciate what they have in their family more. Young teenagers try to leave their homes too early, and want to be an adult too soon. Rather than going to school and continuing their education, they are focused on working for a living instead. The typical American lifestyle is like most other lifestyles, some very hard workers, some who don’t work quite as hard.
-If you could change anything about the culture of the United States, what would it be?
Its hard to talk about changes in multi-cultural nations, because every single culture that can be found here contributes to the overall culture of the United States. One particular thing that should be changed are the family values, and there should be an increased focus on raising children. Americans rely too much on fast food and other unhealthy junk food instead of eating a healthy meal or a healthy snack, far too much reliance on fast food. Although this is a trend for the rest of the world, everyone is becoming more interested in fast food. The public schooling system is too weak on education, and the overall education standard should be higher.
-What do you like about the government and politics of the United States?
We always had a view of the United States as a true democratic country, it was founded with the intentions to allow people to achieve what they want through hard work. It is a country where you should be able to go far by putting in a lot of effort. The free market system allows everyone to achieve goals and success through hard work, skills, and talent. But recently there has been too much corruption, power hunger, and lobbyists in the government and politics. It seems like the only country with true capitalism is beginning to fade, and the free market system is collapsing.
-If you could change anything about the government of the United States, what would it be?
We wish the politics and government would go back to those described by the founding fathers in the United States constitution. The media has also way too much influence on the people of United States, especially those are unsure about the politics. The media has too much brainwash control over the people.
-What else do you like about the United States? (foreign policies, technology, medicine, anything, etc)
The United States is pioneering in many ways like medicine, technology, industry, and they contribute to the well of the whole world. It is a big part of the engine that powers our advancement in civilization. We also like how the United States provides humanitarian aid to the rest of the world like no other country does, and giving help where it is needed, like organizations similar to the Red Cross. We support the strong military of the United States, it helps in many crises around the world, although some mistakes have been made.
-What made you decide to immigrate to the United States?
Better life opportunities, and to escape the remaining aspects of socialism in Poland. The times were too tough in Poland because of the transition from socialism to the first stage of the free market system.
-What were your expectations of living in the United States?
We didn’t have very high expectations, because if we have had set our expectations too high, it would be harder to achieve them. But we expected to put in a lot of hard work, and have a better life ahead of us.
-Did living in the United States meet your expectations or fall short of them?
Yes it met our expectations.
-Have you ever regretted immigrating to the United States?
Absolutely not. But we hope for good and prosperity for our family and country.
-How long have you lived in the United States?
Since 1992, so about 17 years.
-Would you consider your homeland as your home, or would you consider the United States as your home, why?
Both. The United States is our home now because we live here, and have everything here. However, Poland will always hold a deep place in our hearts, because that is where our family is and where we were raised. This is why we have two citizenships.
-What do you miss most about your homeland?
Family, friends and the food.
-Do you ever visit your homeland? How often would you like to?
We visit about every two or three years. But we would like to visit as often as we can.
-Would you consider moving back to your homeland?
We never thought about this. But its still an open question for the future.
-What do you miss the least about your homeland?
Its hard to say, our home country has been changing the last many years. Its nothing like the environment that we grew up in, but its always better to remember the good things instead of the bad things. After the many years of living here, you forget about all of the bad things like the economical crises and corrupt government that were over there. But nothing was ever too bad, it was our choice to come here. But we were young when we came to the United States and open for new experiences.
-Do you still hold any traditions that are common in your home country?
Of course, on a daily basis, but especially on the holidays. Everybody should always preserve their traditions.
-What are some of the traditions that you continue over here?
Wigilia, which is the most important family event that occurs on Christmas Eve, where everyone comes together as a family for the holidays. Wielkanoc is our second biggest tradition, which is our traditional celebration of Easter. We always cook traditional Polish foods, and we speak Polish in our home.
-What is your favorite part of your homeland?
The natural environment such as the beautiful lakes, mountains, sea, forests, and everything. The history, our family, our friends, and the memories we have there.
-What is the biggest difference between living in the United States and living in your homeland?
There are very many differences. In the culture, in the economy, and in the lifestyle. Its taken many years to adapt to the different land.
Basically i had a 10 page research paper, and i had a choice of 5 topics. One of them was to interview an immigrant to the United States, and find out what they like most about the United States, what they like least, and how it compares to their homeland. I decided to do my parents since we all came over here from Poland, and i thought the answers were interesting, so ill post them on here to share.
-What do you like about the culture of the United States?
The openness and tolerance for different cultures, other nations do not accept other cultures as well as the United States does, other cultures are really secluded from other influences. They are usually not as open to other different people.
-What do you think about the cultural values of the United States (in terms of family, lifestyle, and etc)?
The family models in the United States are too weak, some people are too busy or too negligent to sit down and eat dinner as a family. The typical American family has far too weak family values, and should appreciate what they have in their family more. Young teenagers try to leave their homes too early, and want to be an adult too soon. Rather than going to school and continuing their education, they are focused on working for a living instead. The typical American lifestyle is like most other lifestyles, some very hard workers, some who don’t work quite as hard.
-If you could change anything about the culture of the United States, what would it be?
Its hard to talk about changes in multi-cultural nations, because every single culture that can be found here contributes to the overall culture of the United States. One particular thing that should be changed are the family values, and there should be an increased focus on raising children. Americans rely too much on fast food and other unhealthy junk food instead of eating a healthy meal or a healthy snack, far too much reliance on fast food. Although this is a trend for the rest of the world, everyone is becoming more interested in fast food. The public schooling system is too weak on education, and the overall education standard should be higher.
-What do you like about the government and politics of the United States?
We always had a view of the United States as a true democratic country, it was founded with the intentions to allow people to achieve what they want through hard work. It is a country where you should be able to go far by putting in a lot of effort. The free market system allows everyone to achieve goals and success through hard work, skills, and talent. But recently there has been too much corruption, power hunger, and lobbyists in the government and politics. It seems like the only country with true capitalism is beginning to fade, and the free market system is collapsing.
-If you could change anything about the government of the United States, what would it be?
We wish the politics and government would go back to those described by the founding fathers in the United States constitution. The media has also way too much influence on the people of United States, especially those are unsure about the politics. The media has too much brainwash control over the people.
-What else do you like about the United States? (foreign policies, technology, medicine, anything, etc)
The United States is pioneering in many ways like medicine, technology, industry, and they contribute to the well of the whole world. It is a big part of the engine that powers our advancement in civilization. We also like how the United States provides humanitarian aid to the rest of the world like no other country does, and giving help where it is needed, like organizations similar to the Red Cross. We support the strong military of the United States, it helps in many crises around the world, although some mistakes have been made.
-What made you decide to immigrate to the United States?
Better life opportunities, and to escape the remaining aspects of socialism in Poland. The times were too tough in Poland because of the transition from socialism to the first stage of the free market system.
-What were your expectations of living in the United States?
We didn’t have very high expectations, because if we have had set our expectations too high, it would be harder to achieve them. But we expected to put in a lot of hard work, and have a better life ahead of us.
-Did living in the United States meet your expectations or fall short of them?
Yes it met our expectations.
-Have you ever regretted immigrating to the United States?
Absolutely not. But we hope for good and prosperity for our family and country.
-How long have you lived in the United States?
Since 1992, so about 17 years.
-Would you consider your homeland as your home, or would you consider the United States as your home, why?
Both. The United States is our home now because we live here, and have everything here. However, Poland will always hold a deep place in our hearts, because that is where our family is and where we were raised. This is why we have two citizenships.
-What do you miss most about your homeland?
Family, friends and the food.
-Do you ever visit your homeland? How often would you like to?
We visit about every two or three years. But we would like to visit as often as we can.
-Would you consider moving back to your homeland?
We never thought about this. But its still an open question for the future.
-What do you miss the least about your homeland?
Its hard to say, our home country has been changing the last many years. Its nothing like the environment that we grew up in, but its always better to remember the good things instead of the bad things. After the many years of living here, you forget about all of the bad things like the economical crises and corrupt government that were over there. But nothing was ever too bad, it was our choice to come here. But we were young when we came to the United States and open for new experiences.
-Do you still hold any traditions that are common in your home country?
Of course, on a daily basis, but especially on the holidays. Everybody should always preserve their traditions.
-What are some of the traditions that you continue over here?
Wigilia, which is the most important family event that occurs on Christmas Eve, where everyone comes together as a family for the holidays. Wielkanoc is our second biggest tradition, which is our traditional celebration of Easter. We always cook traditional Polish foods, and we speak Polish in our home.
-What is your favorite part of your homeland?
The natural environment such as the beautiful lakes, mountains, sea, forests, and everything. The history, our family, our friends, and the memories we have there.
-What is the biggest difference between living in the United States and living in your homeland?
There are very many differences. In the culture, in the economy, and in the lifestyle. Its taken many years to adapt to the different land.