Richard Rodriguez's Perception Of Alienation

Alienation is a condition in social relationships reflected by a low degree of integration and a high degree of distance or isolation between individuals, or between an individual and a group of people in a community or work environment. I, personally, know what it feels like to be in the same situation as Richard Rodriguez, the feeling of alienation. My family, including myself, can barely communicate in English, but I did come to study in the US anyway. At first, it was scary to stay in a completely new environment, alien culture and language. I was alone with no friend, no family, but somehow I pushed my comfort zone and didn’t blame for my “social disadvantages.” It is difficult to adjust your tongue trying to pronounce a different language,