How can we as a society become more welcoming to immigrants?
439753
Lose the stereotypes,be more open-minded,lose the xenophobia.
852582
It starts with you. Do a good deed and start the ball rolling. Hold a door open for someone. Rake a neighbor's leaves. Be pleasant to strangers. We can all make life a little better.
898406
it would be a legitimate control to resort to if we needed to limit the number of immigrants coming into the country.  i don't know why it has never been done before.  i suppose that the hope is that the incentive of being a valued member of society and playing a part in it will be enough for them to quickly learn the language once they are here.  of course learning the language and playing a part in british society could also mean that people choose to reject their old traditions and customs, so preventing your family from learning the language may also help keep them in their place.  i suppose that in time the children of the immigrant families become integrated or am i just being too idealistic ?
790584
Not really.But It doesn't take that much to be tolerant  towards immigrants.I remember what it's like to be dirt poor and I've made a lot of compromises.It's easy to have principles when you're not desperate and hungry trying to survive.
638018
I am totally for immigration; however I feel as though signing the guest book is a must.  This is what our country was founded on and I think we should still be open to new people, but at least let us know your here.
552093
When you talk to someone (girl or guy) tell them that you are new here, and you just came here from (where ever).  Ask where the best places  are to eat, shop, hang out.  And, be yourself, Americans are really nice to foreigners if you are open and kind.  If you're snotty about where you are from and brag about how your country is better than the USA, then that will annoy people.\n\nA simple approach is "Hi!  I'm _____! Who are you?"  And take it from there.   ALways smile and be happy, everyone likes a friendly approachable person!\n\nGood luck, and welcome!  Hope you have fun here!\n\nPS- watch out for some of the guys, like anywhere, they all just want to get down your pants!
1142902
A time to make friends.\n\nSay no to racism.
224036
Yes, anyone who obeys the law and is willing to work is welcome. As we know, the developed world will soon be in crisis as the birth rate is slowing. If we don't welcome strangers into our country we will be poorer for it, economically and socially.
400107
We shouldn't "bow down" to anyone. We are american citizens, most of us 2nd or 3rd generation foreign-born. Our ancestors had to deal with racism and religion problems and the language difference, and so should immigrants now. If they want us to do anything for them, they should learn English and about our culture and take the Citizenship Test, then we'll go from there.
481416
I think some of us are already here, but, you look in the wrong places. If there is someone you know there probably ways. One may be to marry the person. IF, he can get a job, that may help with obtaining a VISA or Green-card, which is a good first step toward Citizenship. You can sponsor him also, that helps a lot. Just so the Government knows he have a place to stay and friends. Good Luck.
1161583
Introduce yourself with a smile and offer a handshake. After that, ask the person where they are from, etc. Be yourself, and be at ease. Many people are just as uncomfortable as you are. And, most people want to be friendly.
537063
Maybe, contact immigration
212227
Remember that most Americans are decendants of immigrants.  How can we say no to immigrants who are looking for a better life when we ourselves are really immigrants.\n\nOpen the border, keep records of people coming in, turn away criminals.
743550
call immigrations and talk to them.
746873
The best way to do so is to ensure that when a person comes to a new country, they leave their old identity and culture behind.\n\nIt's called a "melting pot" and it used to be how the USA worked..
25738
encourage them to speak english a much as possible. encourage them to go along as well as possible with the local customs and ideals.   ;-)
871573
No mate... you're not..\n\nI live in a large city with a very high ethnic/immigrant population. I have grown up with people from all cultures and am pleased that my children don't recognise racial and religious differences. I am now way racist and shirk from saying anything because of the fear of being branded as such...\n\nBut...... enough is enough...\n\nI work in a small town where the majority of people are racist and I hate their attitudes... but you can see the popularity of what they say growing...\n\nI have concerns for the future.. I worry that it will be ok in the future to be openly racist and aggressive to minorities, as was acceptable in Nazi Germany...\n\nAll of our politicians, irrespective of political persussion must do something soon to stop the "immigration" issue becoming a negative issue upon which bigots can campaign and stand. It's a worry... but equally worrying is the fact that we really are being swamped.\n\nI recently completed a canvass for the local Council by completing their electoral registers in a few wards. Iwas shocked at the number of nationalities represented: Poles, Czechs, Russians, Italians, French, Germans, Gambians, Ghanaians, Phillpinos, Burmese, Jamaican, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Croatian, Indian, Chinese, Danish, Potugeese and Hungarian.\n\nIt came as a shock to find so many confined in such a small area. It was like a ghetto...\n\nReally... it's time to act with sense and decency before more radical steps have to be taken.