The data displays the most important factors for a European migrant to be accepted into British society, according to the respondents from an Ipsos MORI survey in Great Britain in December 2013. 69% of respondents felt that learning the English language was the most important thing to do, followed by three economical factors: getting a job and paying taxes (just under two thirds), not claiming any benefits (just under a half) and not sending remittances back home (just under 30%).
Learn the English language | 69 |
Get a job and pay taxes | 64 |
Not claim any benefits | 48 |
Spend money in Britain and not send it home | 29 |
Make friends from outside their community | 20 |
Don't know | 6 |
Celebrate British customs like Bonfire Night and Remembrance Sunday | 4 |
Nothing - because they'll never be accepted | 2 |
Nothing - because they shouldn't have to do anything special | 2 |
Support England/Scotland/Wales and Great Britain in sporting events | 1 |