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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know that I have seen any threads with anti-Indian sentiments.

I will admit that Asian ethnic groups (particularly Indians, Japanese, Chinese and Koreans) seem very concerned with money, status and achievements, even more so than many Americans. Some of this seems to relate to how they have more of a collectivist society, meaning a person's behavior can bring shame or pride upon their entire family. It seems to provide extra motivation to attain a strong standing in society, since you're not doing it just for yourself, but for your whole family. [/quote]

Yes, this is generally true because those countries grew rapidly, and the wealth there is relatively new.  I'm guessing that the noveau riche of the US back in the 1800's were regarded with much disdain by the upper class British.  This is nothing new.

Those cultures do highly value family over the individual.  There are pros/cons to it.  The idea of sticking your elderly parent in a nursing home is not well received in those cultures like they do here.  However, along with the wealth and greed that has permeated those countries, this part of their culture is changing, too, sadly.[/quote]

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