This! I started improving my English too, because I was mocked for my English despite being good from an international point of view, but not locally; I understand, but I was mocked to show some superiority of language or superiority in thoughts. How dumb though.
Sometimes, people would go far beyond to integrate themselves. And, really, have to make a way out of it. This topic could go for extensive multi-dimensional discussions.
But, I see some foreign people would get pinched, even some soft punches of words thrown at them, because of insecurity, which is even done in a joking way by locals. But, again, the question is, are those punches really meant like a sword or just the way they are for fun? I can't tell. But, great people are there who understand the integration and diversity, and that has powered local communities.
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People have become far too soft. In my opinion, one of the greatest ways to make friends, is to lightly tease and pick on each other. Take down the barriers, rather than keep putting more up.