> I've seen many immigrants who have absolutely no interest in the culture or society of the country they immigrated to The U.S. culture is whatever the people

> I've seen many immigrants who have absolutely no interest in the culture or society of the country they immigrated to The U.S. culture is whatever the people make it. Italian immigrants brought Italalian food; Mexican immigrants brought Mexican food. Regardless, the parent claim is made for all first generation immigrants, historically; you can read it over and over in history books: They keep to themselves, speak their own language, etc. The research I saw (long ago) said the second generation are part of the 'American' culture; the third generation intermarries at a rate of about 80% (based on vague recollection, but the number was of that order). EDIT: It makes sense: I would say almost anyone in their 30s or older or even in their 20s, if they moved to a country with a different culture and language (e.g., U.S. to Russia or Japan), would continue to speak English at home, eat American food, read English books and watch English movies, and hang around other immigrants. Their kids would be Russian/Japanese, however.