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To think Brits dislike success?

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garlicmashpotatoes · 28/05/2024 17:14

After many years of reading comments from posters on MumsNet and other forums, I get the impression that many Brits cannot stand to see people who have 'more than them' or achieve 'success' when they've worked hard to do so.

In America success is celebrated, and aspired to. Whereas in the UK it's often looked down upon.

Why?

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JamSandle · 28/05/2024 17:19

I think because we have quite an unequal system here. The class system can still be strongly felt. America is definitely more aspirational and success is more celebrated.

Arlanymor · 28/05/2024 17:17

Tall poppy syndrome.

aiak · 28/05/2024 17:16

It’s become part of our culture somehow.

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