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I had never heard of this syndrome! I think it can be found in Europe as well. The post was really illuminating. I don't know the Indian culture very well, but
by dudul 6y ago
I had never heard of this syndrome! I think it can be found in Europe as well.
The post was really illuminating. I don't know the Indian culture very well, but now I can understand why sometimes Indian resumes are so lengthy, difficult to parse, and essentially filled with air.
- splonk 6y agoAnother variant of this is "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down." I've usually heard it in reference to Japan, but occasionally other Asian countries as well.
- wccrawford 6y agoThe opposite is "the squeaky wheel gets the grease". It's interesting how both views are opposite and yet both true.
- cutemonster 6y ago"the squeaky wheel" is about someone who complains. But "tall poppy" is someone who is talented. No contradiction between punishing talented people, and serving those who complain.
- wccrawford 6y ago"The nail that sticks up" isn't necessarily about talent. It's about standing out in any way.
- cutemonster 6y agoOk that's right, sorry. Here's two others: aim for the stars and hit the moon. And, He who tries to get everything gets nothing (Translated.) Those sayings also disagree with each other
- webmaven 6y agoThe nail/hammer version is pretty common in Russia, too.
- R0b0t1 6y agoIt has been quantified as well, there was research I found at one point showing lower educational attainment and worse life outcome despite IQ for gifted students if they weren't placed in accelerated programs.
- jlamberts 6y agoI've heard "the tallest blade of grass gets cut first" in the US, although Google says it's either a Russian or Assyrian proverb originally.