Cultural tension and language barriers in the immigration conversation

The conversation around immigration highlights the challenge of language barriers in service industries in London, with many recent migrants speaking English with difficulty. This situation can lead to misunderstandings and cultural tensions, as observed in interactions where immigrants directed a customer to the wrong section in a clothing store based on assumptions. The juxtaposition of pride flag displays with the presence of non-assimilated migrants reflects a clash between progressive values and differing cultural backgrounds.

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