This is especially true when we are in foreign countries as international students. There are more than a few who won't help/guide in any way other than saying how hard it was for them to come this far in life. They want everyone to suffer the same or a worse fate, pass the same or worse trials. Often times Sri Lankans form social groups such as
People who got asylum or got pr/citizenship through fake marriages and feel inferior to the below group (most of the time doing menial jobs).
Professionals/expats who feel superior and dislike associating with the above group.
Former International students who established themselves tend to align themselves with either of the above depending on their associations when they were students.
Current students who are trying to get into any group