The cultures of others are as important as our own, so it is essential to respect it. Being an American does not give anyone the right to travel to another country and violate their tradition, values ​​and beliefs, or other people to come to America to violate their system. As individuals we must recognize the fact that there were people residing there before we arrived, so it is mandatory to obey their rules. “At home I follow my parents' customs, speak Bengali and eat rice and dal with my fingers” (Lahiri 612). Lahiri tries to explain that when she is at home with her parents, she has an obligation to respect her parents' culture and way of doing things rather than doing things her way or her way.