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Important factors for the integration of European migrants into British society

Which two or three of the following, if any, do you think are the most important for migrants from other European countries to do to be accepted in British society?

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