asimulate, makes reference to specific measures which are put into place, so to substitute or replace the native cultural and social norms of a society, with a foreign one.
asimulate American Indian and Australian Aborigine native social and cultural norms, with foreign European ones.
A hardo is a person who tries extremely hard at everything. Most times a hardo will try very hard at things that do not require excessive effort. For example, sports practices, gym class, etc.
Wow did you see Jack at practice today? What a hardo!