Ask anyone and they will tell you that I am as Malaysian as
they get. I love all things Malaysian, idiotic politicians included. But taking
a step back, ethnically I am Indian. My paternal grandfather was born and bred
in South India and he came to Malaysia at a fairly young age to earn a living.
Same story with my maternal grandfather except that he came from Sri Lanka. My
parents were born and bred in Malaysia, and I am second generation Malaysian.
Recently I became acquainted with someone who comes from
India. As in born and bred in India, but is currently working in Malaysia. Now, one
would think we would have a lot in common since we have similar roots. But
ironically, there is such a gap between us in terms of outlook in life, values,
culture, the way of thinking, that we are really from 2 different worlds
altogether. That’s not to say that there’s anything wrong with him or with me.
It’s just that we were brought up in 2 different countries altogether, in very
different environments, so that although we’re both Indian, we’re as different
as night and day.
Oddly, I find more similarities
with my European acquaintances!
Nurture is definitely more powerful, or more influential,
than nature.
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