If you are to live or visit a new place, do you adopt their language or culture?

I would certainly adopt the culture and try to study the language of the place where I'm planning to stay or visit. Learning one's culture is a way of respecting their ways and at the same time knowing what are those things/actions that could anger them, such as in the case of their religious beliefs. There is certainly nothing wrong in understanding and learning others' cultures. You must understand that you are not in your country anymore, and if you want them to respect you then you must also respect them. It's simply mutual.

It depends a lot. Learning a language needs regular practice. So, if the environment compels me to do so, I'll have no option left but to start learning regional language for better communication. Regarding culture, I'm really very open to any culture unless it hurts my moral values. And I'll be eager to quickly learn their culture even if I decide not to exercise it.

Yes I would attempt to learn the language and understand the culture of another place or country. The only way that I would not learn to adapt would be because I have someone to interpret for me. The need to adjust becomes less important because of the interpreter's help.

Of course and it is made easier when a place is multi-cultural and willing to learn from your travels and the culture or experiences that you bring. Change is the one constant diba?

Before visiting an area I would, most definitely, want to know a bit about the culture. If the language spoken was something I was not familiar with, for the most part, then I would seek lessons or some sort of tutoring to educate myself. Nobody wants to be stuck in Mexico not knowing how to ask where the nearest restroom location is, after all. That being said, nobody wants to offend another culture because of something they thought was meaningless either. I'd definitely do my research first and take the appropriate steps. I wouldn't go as far as to change my religious beliefs or learn the entire foreign language in a week though. Just some knowledge about the area is helpful before venturing out to it.

My english is not very good,with grammatical errors,I am sorry~~~ I am a rookie,I hope everyone will take care me,thanks`~~ On this issue,I thought,if learn the language,to better integrate into the local community,and,can get more respect.

I would love to adopt their language and culture if I were to live or visit a new place. I'm always a language enthusiast. Wherever I go, I'd like to learn to speak the local language so as to interact with local people more easily. A language is part of the culture of a new place. As you're learning their language, you're also learning about their culture, including the customs, the way of thinking and behavior. I don't think it will bring any harm to you if you try to blend into their community. On the contrary, it is a good chance to enrich your perspective and experience.

hi torchablazed yes I think if I were to stay there very long I would become bilingual to help make thins easier both for me and the natives I would be meeting in cafes and stores etc. I might adopt some of their cultures depending on whether or not I really liked them but I am an American and I would really like to stick to my own culture as I do not like to eat yucky things like cat or othed odd animals at all. food I would have to know what it was veggies or fruits I could dig,exotic thing like balut no no no yuck ville for sure.

Yup! I am willing to learn there language because it is necessary. So, that I can understand when they talk in front of me...

It would be great to lean and adopt their language and culture specially if I will stay in the place for a long time. However, it's quite hard for me to pronounce new language. It's easy for me to understand the meaning of words but pronouncing it is hard and I also feel awkward.

This is an excellent question! It's easy to learn a new language, especially when you are residing there and hear it everyday. Learning about and understanding a new culture isn't difficult either, but adapting to it may not be so easy. Some cultures have very difficult to understand rituals, traditions etc. When living abroad I try to understand and always respect the cultural morals, but can't always totally give myself to them, I try to blend in and show respect, while keeping my own identity.

If i will going to live in a new place, I do really need to learn their culture and must adopt to it. This includes their language of course. How can you communicate to them. Your the stranger, hence, you should be the one adjust not them.

If I live in a new place, I'll learn their language and culture but if I just go for sight seeing, I'll learn few useful sentence or what I shouldn't do there

what's culture you mean? there is no more country on the earth who has only single culture....

If I move to a place, of course I will learn the language used, so that communication can pass. Culture course also will I learn. Maybe just know, so I can mingle with local people. As long as it's a good thing, I will definitely be happy to learn.

Of course, If not, i would not move! I think it would be more difficult if you are not able to adapt.

If you are going to live in a place you have never been before, it is important to learn their language and become fluent using it. You need to know how to communicate with others and have them be able to understand you. it is also important to learn some of the cultures of your new home. Life can be a pleasant journey. Inviting new experiences is a big part of that journey.

i think you would have to just to make it safer for yourself, you don't wanna go offending someone just because you didn't know part of their culture

Of course I will... I live or visit a place mostly due to I have inerested in the place I will adopt the language or culture of the place

Yes, because I visit other place (some times) for their culture, for got more informacion about the place, the people. In other words their culture. I love travel and change information with the people of the place, if I travel.