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Originally Posted by danielf
Interestingly, one of the least integrated groups (from what I gather), is the Chinese. Now there's a group that sticks to their own. Yet, you don't hear of trouble with the Chinese much.
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Good point, I agree there.
It was always said (at least around here) that you would not see chinese people out and about in the daytime. That I believe was true, and without stereotyping them it was a case that the chinese around here owned/worked in takeaways. I guess they would not be seen out and about shopping for food because they didn't need to because it was delivered for the business.
I can also say I have never to my knowledge seen anyone of chinese appearance out and about in the pubs around here, again I expect that is a different matter in larger areas.
I do also however fail to remember any chinese people ranting and complaining about the british way of life or execting us to change to suit them, they have come here to earn thier living and just get on with it. I agree they are one of the least integrated groups, but they also appear to be one of the least complaining minority groups.
My girlfriends friends and work collegues from the Phillipines also have their own community in Cardiff, outsiders from their community are welcome and encouraged to attend their BBQ's or house parties. Although not noted for being heavy consumers of alcohol, people from her community can often be seen out and about on a friday or saturday night in Cardiff. They just appear to mix in and get along with just about everyone, although there are certain races even the generally mild mannered filipinos do not like.
PS> I guess integrating is easier for the filipinos because the majority work in hospitals, where they mix on a regular basis with work collegues from different cultures.