Hi elemenno,

No, I don't think you're wrong in thinking you should be accepted precisely the way you are. But is it realistic? Afterall, people being people - we all have our funny ways, hehe. Well, I do.

You sound like you'd like to improve the relations between you, though, and that's a good character trait I believe.

Perhaps you could offer your assistance to help them in different ways, maybe observe out of respect some of their customs as well? Some people are set in their ways but most people respond positively to a friendly helpful manner.