WE THE INDIANS

I read an article in 2003 December issue of Readers Digest recently(when I went to visit my mother, I saw an old stack of books)   It is about the short comings of Indians , as expressed by N.R Narayana Murthy.I feel nothing has changed . I reproduce the points below from my memory of that article

1.      No Respect For Public Good

Indians do not think twice about civic responsibilities. Dirtying public places, no respect for the next user of a public toilet etc. Not preserving public assets with care.

2.      Depreciating Other People’s Achievement

Indians speak of cheaply about other people’s achievements. This is a historic trait. Even the medieval Arabian Traveller Aeberuni who stayed in India for 20 years remarked about this trait, centuries ago.

3.      Lack Of Professionalism

No commitment to provide the best result in work. Personal considerations are given more importance. Loyalty and office politics are considered prior to professional requirements of work.

4.      No Intellectual Independence

Even people above 40 years of age depend upon their parents and elders to make decisions for them. They do not think independently for themselves.

5.      Not Honouring Contracts

People give their word about something and do not honour it. No respect for Terms and conditions, timely delivery etc.

6.      Poor Accountability

Not ready to take responsibility for failures. Not ready to learn. Not owning up where short comings are indicated. Trying to shift blame for errors and taking credit, even if it is not due to them.