I think it's normal as cultures combine that some people feel the need to fiercely hold on to what is unique about them. Whether it be music, words, clothes style or any other number of things. I don't think it's a bad sign or unhealthy for the merging of cultures.....it just takes awhile for the edge to wear off.
Refusing to learn to speak the language is a little silly though. I don't think all of our welfare system or getting a drivers license should be a multi-lingual process.
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