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Foreign Characteristics in Abraham Cahans "A Sweat-Shop Romance"?

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in this story. what foreign characteristics are retained the longest during the process of assimilation?

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Answered by Professional Tutor: Mary

The foreign characteristics retained the longest during assimilation involve "knowing one's place" and trying to impress people who come from one's homeland, as well as courting someone in a much more old-fashioned way than would commonly be seen in the US in modern times.

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