The "crab mentality" is not the prerogative of Goans only. Such exist in the Italian community, among women's groups, in the Irish community here in Melbourne (observed it in real life), and perhaps many other communities. It is also known as the tall poppy syndrome.
(Wikipedia: Tall poppy syndrome (TPS) is a pejorative term used in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers.). ----- Original Message ---- > From: Anthony C. L. Fernandes <[email protected]> > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" <[email protected]> > Sent: Sat, 4 September, 2010 5:12:56 PM > Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa to be ruled by Goans > > In my view is simply "CRAB MENTALITY OF GOANS" and let others take advantage > of Goans are least bothered about.
