zlacker

> This was true for other immigrants too (18th/19th century Irish, Italian etc.)

Are you suggesting that the Irish and Italians brushed up their communication skills in order to succeed? The Irish and Italian immigrants weren't considered white initially - I can't say if there is a causal relationship between their success and this perception changing.

>>sangno+(OP)
No. I used them as an example to highlight them as a group who had to assimilate in a mainly protestant country.