Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called a b)democracy. Democracy is generally defined as "rule by the people, for the people." Usually the political system of a democracy includes a) a political system for choosing and replacing people through free and fair elections, b) active participation of people in civic and political life c) protection of human rights for all citizens in a society and d) all laws and procedures are applied equally to each citizen.
I would learn their language, try their food, get to know the local people, and finding out what to do for fun. Talking to others who are trying to fit in will not really help to fit into a new culture.
