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Zero-sum bias, where individuals perceive that they can only gain at the expense of others, may contribute to crab mentality.
Der Krabbenkorb wird oft als Metapher verwendet, die das Verhalten „wenn ich es nicht haben kann, kannst du es auch nicht haben“ widerspiegelt. Den Krabben wird fälschlicherweise nachgesagt, dass sie einfach aus einem Krabbenkorb entkommen könnten. Wenn eine Krabbe allerdings versuchte, aus dem Korb zu steigen, würde sie von anderen Krabben wieder zurückgezogen.
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Why is "crab mentality" deeply ingrained in Philippine society, most especially in the corporate world? Why do some Filipinos would pull you down if they feel that you are rising steadily above them?
Crab mentality isn’t something exclusive to Filipinos. It exists everywhere. I’ve worked with non-Filipinos and sometimes their crab mentality is worse. The notion of crab mentality became associated with Filipinos during the colonial period. Propaganda used to justify the oppression of native Filipinos, because we were considered lazy, envious and savage.
And during the Spanish colonial period and during the Japanese and American occupation, a lot of Filipinos did what they had to do what they can to survive. For some people that meant lying, cheating and stealing from fellow Filipinos. These crimes were then used as examples for the propaganda.
I’m not saying that this trait in Filipinos doesn’t exist. I’m just saying it’s unfair to expect the worst of ourselves. We need to cut ourselves some slack and just accept that we are all human. We’re all flawed. Being Filipino doesn’t make us better or worse than everybody else.
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Originally Answered: Why are Filipino traits crab mentality?
Not only Filipinos are the ones who supposedly have that frequent
tendency. There are 196 countries in the world. In just about all of those where there ‘s strong communal mentality, people are supposed to stay within the community’s parameters and not leave it by trying to be better. The community will protect you if you are down, but pull you down if you are up. So that you stay on the same level… (more)
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Why is "crab mentality" deeply ingrained in Philippine society, most especially in the corporate world? Why do some Filipinos would pull you down if they feel that you are rising steadily above them?
For my experience working, there is no such thing as crab mentality when I worked for a call center job in Manila. However, when I started working in the educational field in Laguna, oddly there are higher crab mentality cases among the colleagues I’ve worked before.
In the call center, we were trained to be friendly and be respectful with our wave mates (batch) even though we came from different backgrounds, gender (some are in the LGBT community), age (there are young working students while some are already parents and adults) etc. Out of the 30 people, I started with 1 bestfriend and all gre… (more)
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Why is "crab mentality" deeply ingrained in Philippine society, most especially in the corporate world? Why do some Filipinos would pull you down if they feel that you are rising steadily above them?
Well, it is because of jealousy. It is prevalent even in high society. Such as a judge bypassed from being appointed as chief justice, threw a lot of accusations at the chief justice. Saying she should be chief justice as she is more senior. They hate it especially if a fellow Filipino gets recognition, raise, awards, etc., instead of them.
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Why is "crab mentality" deeply ingrained in Philippine society, most especially in the corporate world? Why do some Filipinos would pull you down if they feel that you are rising steadily above them?
Absolutely not a culture! Crab mentality is almost the opposite of fanaticism. There are more cults and fanatics in the Philippines. Most people go with the crowd all the time! There is a strong innate fear of being ostracized. It’s less progressive culturally because in many countries, they fix the root of problems and individuality matters.
Definitely not crab mentality! More of ANT mentality, which is something most people do for survival.
Not dismissing the absence of crab mentality. Just dismissing its prevalence!
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How do you deal with 'crab' mentality?
Don’t tell people when you are planning to do something for yourself. Use your actions not your words. Telling them prompts them to convince you to fail like them. Head down, nose to the grindstone. By the time they find out about your success the train will be moving too fast to stop.
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How do you deal with 'crab' mentality?
It depends. If your friends are the crabs in this situation the solution is simple. Run.
It’s going to sound scary. You’re going to wonder if you’ll ever make new friends. The world might feel like it’s ending. Run anyway. You can’t thrive surrounded by people that are trying to hold each other down. Trust me. I’ve tried.
Also read this article Tell Me Who You Spend Time With, And I Will Tell You Who You Are it outlines why you should run in more detail.
Now if you’re the crab in the metaphor start a gratitude practice today. If you’re diligent with the practice you’ll soon realize how lucky you … (more)
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I am also perplexed at this. Honestly I don't know why. But I guess they it is because of envy. They don't want to see their neighbor, friends, or family get ahead in life, or at work. But this should not be the case.
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Why is "crab mentality" deeply ingrained in Philippine society, most especially in the corporate world? Why do some Filipinos would pull you down if they feel that you are rising steadily above them?
Envy. Pulling down someone to your level somehow makes you feel good.
Ignorance. There is less of this attitude among those who are enlightened and educated.
Powerlessness. People who have no real means to improve their lot find something else to equalise their environment or make their presence known.
Mediocrity. Those who succeed through excellence do not have time for destructive pursuits which are indicative of a crab mentality.
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What is crab mentality?
“Crab Mentality” is an insidious type of jealousy. It is somewhat similar to “busting someones balloon” or “raining on their parade.” Only worse.
The phrase comes from putting crabs in a bucket. Any crab that takes the initiative to climb out to save its life will be pulled back in by another crab. Applying this to people it means “I’d rather see both of us dead then just me.” or “if I can’t have it then you cant have it.“ Those with crab-mentality intend to carrying through with their promise.
Crab-mentality is an abhorrent thinking process that is jealousy in its worst form and can be found in… (more)
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Yeah i agree with you... If you rise above the ranks due to your hard work and dedication somebody is bound to sourgrape and stab you behind your back... We cannot be genuinely happy for the success of another... It is called pride... The rust that corrodes relationships... We cannot adhere to the basic commandment-thou shall not covet... And the Lord provided the formula to overcome this... Do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you...
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The ostrich effect, also known as the ostrich problem,[1] was originally coined by Dan Galai and Orly Sade.[2] The name comes from the common (but false) legend that ostriches bury their heads in the sand to avoid danger. This effect is a cognitive bias where people tend to “bury their head in the sand” and avoid potentially negative but useful information, such as feedback on progress, to avoid psychological discomfort.
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Probably because it is hard to get to the top, too many competition, too many talented people, that is why at times, Filipino excel working outside Philippines.
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La mentalidad de cangrejo, a veces conocida como cangrejos en la cubeta (también barril, canasta u olla) o cangrejismo, es una forma de pensar mejor descrita por la frase, "si no puedo tenerlo, tú tampoco".[1] La metáfora se refiere a una cubeta con cangrejos donde individualmente estos animales pueden escapar con facilidad de la cubeta, pero en su lugar, se describe como los cangrejos se sabotean agarrándose entre ellos en una competencia inútil para que ninguno pueda escapar, asegurando la destrucción del colectivo.[2
