A European speaking a European language coming to a European-derived nation is going to be in the in-group quicker than someone from an entirely different culture who looks different and has different customs. That's human nature, and it's quite normal and absolutely acceptable. From a risk standpoint, he is less of a threat to the in-group.
It will take the non-European longer to assimilate and be accepted, and it should, as he/she is a unknown commodity to the in-group. Perhaps this individual is special and will learn the language and customs so fast that the in-group will accept him faster than the European? Or perhaps the individual will struggle in this society?
What's unacceptable is not giving the stranger any chance whatsoever. However, he is an unknown commodity, and should be treated as such until the situation plays out.
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