I have observed that some Indian tamils look down upon the Sri Lankan tamils. Though the language is almost the same, still, I can make out the underlying distance. Is it due to the nativity issue?

DIO

Each look at other, thinking that they are superior than other.

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Bala

Classic case of a human condition. French think they are superior to the Quebecois and vis-a-versa. NRIs think they are superior to the RIs and vis-a-versa. English think they are superior to their brethern the Americans and the Australians and vis-a-versa.

BV

The Ontario guys think they are superior to the guys from out west

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It's simple caste and class. Most Indian tamils in Canada are higher caste and come from middle class background and are well educated. Most Sri Lankan tamils are poor , not well educated and were originally lower caste in Tamil Nadu when their ancestors went to Sri Lanka.

Another reason may be that the Sri Lankan Tamils are NICER people. I'll rather have a Sri Lankan tamil as a neighbor than an Indian tamil.

I'am eagerly waiting Tamilkuravan's reply!

Bottomline: Its a load of bull crap.

And you think you know about Tamils.
Very sorry to see your neighbors have dumped you.

Vandharai Vazhavaikkum Tamizhagame, Unnai Pazhippadha.

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Originally posted by swarup_canada

It's simple caste and class. Most Indian tamils in Canada are higher caste and come from middle class background and are well educated. Most Sri Lankan tamils are poor , not well educated and were originally lower caste in Tamil Nadu when their ancestors went to Sri Lanka.

Another reason may be that the Sri Lankan Tamils are NICER people. I'll rather have a Sri Lankan tamil as a neighbor than an Indian tamil.

I'am eagerly waiting Tamilkuravan's reply!

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