Maria wrote: For Goan children living abroad/mostly born in UK, USA, Canada, Australia or Gulf countires and not knowing konkani - Eugene has been in the Gulf and surely knows the life-style or has he forgotten?
--- I must admit I don't understand what Maria is implying. I think Maria is fallen short of expressing her opinion. In my post, I had said that Goan youths and young ones in Goa refuse to speak in Konkani even though they know the language very well. I am of the opinion that Goan children born in Western countries find it hard to learn Konkani despite some elderly members of the family speak it at home. I know of many children understanding the language but not able to talk. Even many children who have grown up in Gulf countries are unable to speak in Konkani though they understand what their grandparents and even their parents tell them in the language. Maria, please make yourself clear as to what you want to say regarding my post. Eugene PS: I saw the article posted on Niz Goenkar with byline Maria do Ceu Fernandes, though the post on Goa Net didn't have the last name. The website has posted some comments. Given below are the comments that mention me: -- Nolan Dias Saturday - Dec 15, 2012 You are right anonymous VIII, Maria could you please tell us who this eugene is and what he has done for Goa and Konkani? We would like to know his achievement. Hope Maria responds to this question. Anonymous the VIII Saturday - Dec 15, 2012 May I ask the writer, who is this Eugene she is referring to in para 3, second line? What is the connection? Have I missed something? ----- I have reproduced them to show the confusion that happens when an article/piece is cross-posted. I wish Maria replies to those who want to know how I am and the context she has mentioned my name. Eugene Eugene Correia One of them
