Once a famous joker said we Burmese wants to establish two parties if possible. It seems joke but much reflect to our attitude. In domestic, there have been a lot political parties as well as rebellions since we got independence. Once Singapore's founding father highlighted to one opposition leader who urged for world-class parliament to be built in island state. The opposition leader said that the world class parliament should have several rival parties rather than single/few party. MM Lee answer was quite obvious to understand. He answer that "if so, Myanmar may have world class parliament by citing its several parties".
In outside, also Burmese are forming several group by the people of same attitude rather than making one which is strong. In fact, once the members grow, there are more likely the group/firm is broken. Thus, most people seem favor to establish small group at first if it is not for ever. Lets see it smaller cycle, say in a flat. In foreign country, we have to rent a room and stay together with others who are most likely to be compatriots. To my personal experience, it's hard to see flatmates staying and eating together without problem unless they are couple or siblings. Some try to partner in eating together with the prospect of reducing food expenses. Sooner or later, it's going to be broken due to unfair workload. If worse, the close friends become enemies who cannot face each other for the rest of life.
Similar happen in the workplace. If there is only one Myanmar citizen around, he/she can survive in the broken places. There would be trouble when another fellow citizen join him/her. Instead of being united and form stronger contingent just like Philippine counterparts, they are likely to stay away. The senior would conceal some techniques that is alien to new comers to protect his/her place in work. Sometime, junior also failed to convince senior so that he/she can learn more within probation period. Traditionally, such behavior/attitude is not recommended way of what we are being taught in our early-hood days by our teacher/elders. Sadly, being united among Myanmar society is easier said than done. If we are supposed to transform our nation successfully, we, including me, have to change our bad behaviors soonest possible.
In outside, also Burmese are forming several group by the people of same attitude rather than making one which is strong. In fact, once the members grow, there are more likely the group/firm is broken. Thus, most people seem favor to establish small group at first if it is not for ever. Lets see it smaller cycle, say in a flat. In foreign country, we have to rent a room and stay together with others who are most likely to be compatriots. To my personal experience, it's hard to see flatmates staying and eating together without problem unless they are couple or siblings. Some try to partner in eating together with the prospect of reducing food expenses. Sooner or later, it's going to be broken due to unfair workload. If worse, the close friends become enemies who cannot face each other for the rest of life.
Similar happen in the workplace. If there is only one Myanmar citizen around, he/she can survive in the broken places. There would be trouble when another fellow citizen join him/her. Instead of being united and form stronger contingent just like Philippine counterparts, they are likely to stay away. The senior would conceal some techniques that is alien to new comers to protect his/her place in work. Sometime, junior also failed to convince senior so that he/she can learn more within probation period. Traditionally, such behavior/attitude is not recommended way of what we are being taught in our early-hood days by our teacher/elders. Sadly, being united among Myanmar society is easier said than done. If we are supposed to transform our nation successfully, we, including me, have to change our bad behaviors soonest possible.
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