THERE is solid good sense in Immigration Minister Liam Byrne's call for new arrivals to be introduced to truly British traditions such as the BBC, countryside walks, darts and a good old cuppa.
These are things that help create our country's unique identity, comfortingly recognisable, soothingly enjoyable.
But let us not go too far.
Mr Byrne mentions chocolate and chips. Unless we want immigrants to become as portly and cholesterol-laden as many homegrown residents, we need to ensure they know these are treats to be enjoyed in moderation.
Likewise pubs and cider – undoubtedly fine things, but key components in this country's binge drinking explosion.
And many eyebrows would be raised were new arrivals to adopt some of this country's more outlandish fashions such as jean waistbands worn somewhere near knee level and body piercing.
But few would argue against Mr Byrne's suggestion that we should encourage immigrants to adopt the tolerance, sense of order and healthy disrespect for authority for which Britain is famous.
Just as few would argue that there are some British-born folk who might learn some of the qualities that new arrivals bring here – strong family values and a willingness to knuckle down to work, for instance.
Lessons can be learned both ways.
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