[JohnW]

Looking at this from the other side of the fence, as an immigrant in another country I still agree with the concensus of opinion. 'When in Rome' is a very good maxim. As most of you will know, the English language in use over here isn't really the English language. Many spellings are different. When I communicate with my American friends and colleagues, I spell words the American way, but I spell them the 'proper' way when writing to English friends. I still retain my British accent and will always do so. Actually, that works very well for me here. Americans really love our accent. Over here I hold my fork in my right hand and use it like a shovel, but when in England I use my knife and fork as we were taught. These are only little things I know, but it's the little things that help you to integrate and it is important to do so. This is their country, they have a right to expect me to behave in a way which is acceptable to them. I am their guest. Immigrants coming into England should have it made clear that those are the rules. If you don't like 'em, turn around and go back to wherever you came from. If you come in and don't abide by the rules, we will send you back to wherever you came from.