Whereever you go… any one gets a slightest bit of authority…it gets to their head…and our people become tiny Pharaohs…
from a clerk,to a govt officer, to a security guard, to a nurse to any random person…
even those who are very well educated, seemingly with good brought up and all… l
its not even limited to
why do you think it is the case??
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Authority gets to everyone's head,be it a Pakistani or not.
The important thing is a balance between authority & responsibility attached to that authority.
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Digestion problem… They can’t digest what they have … they need “phakki” 
Not everyone is like this though…
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how come no more replies?? i am confused ...
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This is so weird, I was thinking about this as well, I was wondering whether Pakistanis in general bow to authority easily and are the type to follow rules etc, or whether they are the type to rebel against authority because they want control/power themselves.
Hmm...
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It's not related to Pakistani's only.Its human nature.
With every authority comes responsibility.Parity of authority & responsibility is necessary.
For instance,if a manager doesn't exercise his authority then the workers will take work for granted & eventually the manager wont be able to get the work done.
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In the words of Shakespeare (at least he said it once, whether or not the words were originally his):
*"Absolute power corrupts absolutely."
*And it doesn't even need to be absolute power - power itself is something humans crave and the possession of it isn't enough, retaining it becomes the next objective.
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I believe anyone who can exploit someone to some extent will do so. Very few are able to resist that.
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Apne ghar mein hi dekh lo.
When the parents go out and give the eldest child responsibility to 'handle' the rest. He/she will turn into Hitler.
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Whereever you go..... any one gets a slightest bit of authority........it gets to their head......and our people become tiny Pharaohs.......
from a clerk,to a govt officer, to a security guard, to a nurse to any random person.....
even those who are very well educated, seemingly with good brought up and all........... l its not even limited to
why do you think it is the case??
bara dukh bahra question hy dude.
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Whereever you go..... any one gets a slightest bit of authority........it gets to their head......and our people become tiny Pharaohs.......
from a clerk,to a govt officer, to a security guard, to a nurse to any random person.....
even those who are very well educated, seemingly with good brought up and all........... l its not even limited to
why do you think it is the case??
Answer could be given in one word: Upbringing (Tarbeyat)
Tarbeyat is something that is essential for a good person. Kids do what their parents and teachers teach them. And when I say teach them, I actually mean teach them through their conducts, dealings and behavior with others. Just telling your kids what is right and what is wrong does not cut it ever.
When Kids get to hear from a person exact opposite to what they see in the person, they essentially grow to become a two-faced person and that's what we see in people of authority in our very own. Two-faced, it is.
This trait of being a two-faced is a dual sided sword because in order to survive in the society or gathering with a two-faced personality, one quickly learns and adopts the art of typical desi politics. And that my friend, IMO, is crux of the matter.
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Pride and love for oneself, I think they are innate. Look back at Satan, this was his problem. Only those who manage to be God fearing keep themselves away from such sins. And ofcourse its very very difficult to resist the nature. Thats why when they do it, they are given a very high status by Allah.
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It is Genetic issue , Pakistanion key gardan main sarya ugg jata hay authority miltay hee.
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Pakistanis follow authority in western countries where they have migrated just fine. It's only when they go to Pakistan they start to that way. Not following any authority and walking around as if its the wild west. Its the fact that they know that there wont be any consequences for not following any authority in Pakistan. Because now one cares to follow up or put you in your place if you break rules in Pakistan. If you got the money then hey do whatever you want.
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In the words of Shakespeare (at least he said it once, whether or not the words were originally his):
*"Absolute power corrupts absolutely."
*And it doesn't even need to be absolute power - power itself is something humans crave and the possession of it isn't enough, retaining it becomes the next objective.
This. And it's not just Shakespeare writing about it. There has been research, which shows that people start to view themselves as superior, and more entitled, once they achieve power. Even if they try their best to remain humble, they will have an inflated sense of self.
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Problem is two fold amongst us pakistanis. If the person with authority is polite and humble, people think that he is a moron and start taking advantage of his seedha pun. In our society, politeness is considered weakness and no one appears to be a weak person, so they have to become teRhaa
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Whereever you go..... any one gets a slightest bit of authority........it gets to their head......and our people become tiny Pharaohs.......
from a clerk,to a govt officer, to a security guard, to a nurse to any random person.....
even those who are very well educated, seemingly with good brought up and all........... l its not even limited to
why do you think it is the case??
True story, case in point..my boss.
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i think.....its like.....baandar hath ustraa aaya....
most people spend their lives repressed and subjugated.....so whenever there is a chance.....they like to capitalize it.......and overdo it.......
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the subjugated themselves sar charofy their superiors to a great extent..just to get their stuff done!
and power gets to the head of those who have authority. and I agree with TLK bhai about politeness being taken for being a 'lallu' in our society which is sad.
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and power gets to the head of those who have authority. .
It does, but as Nomi has pointed out this is more common in Pakistanis. Izzat raas nahi hai humari qaum ko.