When a new fish enters in any pond, the status quo changes.
Food resources available in pond will require one more share. But there is plenty. No one will much bother.
But, then there are temporary threat perceptions. The new fish may fear old fishes in pond.
Old fishes may eye new fishes to check competitive threats.
Then, the adjustment begins. New situation becomes status quo once again till another fish comes or till some old fish dies.
The life in pond goes on as usual.
This analogy is also applicable when a student joins a new class room. Or whenever a person enters in any new social group.
When newcomer is well poised in advance, and when he enters in new group as if he is already at peace with whoever may be in group, he radiates a magnatism. He soon makes friends.
The above analogy is however not applicable when a crocodile enters in a pond.
In politics, when some large size politician defects his own party and enters in new party, old party workers in group will regard him as a new crocodile in pond.
The status quo takes some time.
POINT
Most groups behave in a standard manner. Studying the nature, can help in understanding human behaviours in groups.
Haresh Raichura
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