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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo
I think Britain working the longest hours would be true of professional office jobs (most of the surveys I have read/come across) suggest this. I wouldnt say it is through across the whole workforce though.
When we recently did up our house we used english guys for central heating/electrics and a year or so later asian builders and jamaican plasterers for new kitchen & bathrooom and internal decorations.
From my experience the English guys came across as the least hard working, but maybe thats the nature of the job they were doing.
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I'm sure there are hard working and lazy people of all races and nationalities, I really don't think you can have a sensible discussion about this on this forum based on personal views and experiences.
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Originally Posted by Incognitas
That's not my experience at all.
The Chinese are the very best at integrating in the community whilst managing to retain their cultural identity.Every non English speaking Chinese student that I've ever had, has learned to speak English fluently in less than a year,most of them within 6 months.Yes some parents rely on their children at first but most learn enough to converse with the community through their children eventually.I've a great deal of respect for them.In fact I've respect for most Asians because most do make excellent students.  |
Indeed,I agree, I think the Chinese are an example of how to integrate into a society without losing your identity and basically not bothering anyone.
You never hear of Chinese burning flags or marching. You never hear of the Chinese council of Britain being offended every two minutes. Even when the Chinese form their own communities usually callled Chinatown in whatever city and whatever country it is usually a colourful place and non-threatening.
I think the Chinese are great.