Racism gone too far - UK?!
My mate always taking the mick out of indians, ok genrally its not very PC!. But he now tells me he won't eat curry because its an indian dish!.
This time he's gone too far he doesn't know what he is missing its classic english quisine, how can i make him eat a curry, the life blood of britain!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
This time he's gone too far he doesn't know what he is missing its classic english quisine, how can i make him eat a curry, the life blood of britain!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Curry isn`t an indian dish it was first eaten in India by the British officers and family when they were on duty out there in the late 19th century, there were no fridges and with the heat the meat was going off quick so spices were added to make the meat taste better, hence the curry was invented, so your mate can eat an indian curry, it`s britishWww@FoodAQ@Com
I think your friend is showing the courage of his convictions and if that's how he feels, you can't 'make' him do anything he doesn't want to!.
However, by behaving in this way he is limiting his cultural experiences and missing the opportunity to embrace all the fascinating and exciting elements of other peoples cultures, let alone placing limitations on future friendships!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
However, by behaving in this way he is limiting his cultural experiences and missing the opportunity to embrace all the fascinating and exciting elements of other peoples cultures, let alone placing limitations on future friendships!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have two views on situations similar to yours!. One, I think there's a reason you and he are friends, if you have the more open minded attitude you do, to try and open up his as well!.
The second, is choosing who to surround yourself with!? Since you can only go so far as to making comments about all the reasons racism/ethnocentrism stinks, and the rest is up to him to wake up to in his own time, once you've done your part, then it's time to decide in the short 24 hours in a day, who do you want to have in your corner!? The way I see it, I'm at the age where I have only the capacity to be friends with people who have the same or similar values that I do, e!.g!. not racist!. So talk some sense into him and then go hang with your pals who aren't that messed up! And above all, continue eating your yummy curryWww@FoodAQ@Com
The second, is choosing who to surround yourself with!? Since you can only go so far as to making comments about all the reasons racism/ethnocentrism stinks, and the rest is up to him to wake up to in his own time, once you've done your part, then it's time to decide in the short 24 hours in a day, who do you want to have in your corner!? The way I see it, I'm at the age where I have only the capacity to be friends with people who have the same or similar values that I do, e!.g!. not racist!. So talk some sense into him and then go hang with your pals who aren't that messed up! And above all, continue eating your yummy curryWww@FoodAQ@Com
Britain invented curry in order to cover up the rotting meat in the dishes with strong spices!. It was invented for India!.
There, curry is a racist idea and yet somehow satisfying!.
But really, if someone was racist I would go as far as to strap them down to a chair and pour REAL curry down his gullet!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There, curry is a racist idea and yet somehow satisfying!.
But really, if someone was racist I would go as far as to strap them down to a chair and pour REAL curry down his gullet!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Remember an old 'friend' in Birmingham years ago - he visited an Indian restaurant - and the next day spent half of it on the toilet with serious runs!. Since then, he has expressed his 'hate' for 'pakis'!. Funny how racism can start, huh!? I'd say yes to a Chinese dish no!. 69, but that'd be sexism gone too far!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Lets see hoe far he will take it!. You know these days thers equality in the workplace!
9/10 things he touches in a day, or eats in a day have been prepared/touched or handled at somepoint b someone with a different origon!.
also, you could find something he really loves that comes from Asia or a country hes showing dislike to, and point out to him he still eats that!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
9/10 things he touches in a day, or eats in a day have been prepared/touched or handled at somepoint b someone with a different origon!.
also, you could find something he really loves that comes from Asia or a country hes showing dislike to, and point out to him he still eats that!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Easy, give him a chicken korma with white rice and naan!. Tell him it's chicken stroganoff, rice and a big pitta bread,tell him it's german, he will probably like that, he will eat it and like it, you will know he's eaten a curry, everyone's happy!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Don't bother!. I wouldn't call Indian cuisine (there's no such thing as curry) classical English/British cuisine, but you could make him a Chili con Carne using Scotch bonnet chilis and not warning him in advance!. Don't forget WC paper and perhaps some Johnson's baby wipes!Www@FoodAQ@Com
that is really really sad that your friend thinks that ways!. You would really have to challenge his mindset in order to get him to eat curry, since its about his attitude!. What a stupid thing to do! Things like that make me so angry, I am glad you are not like your friend!. Food is food!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tell him to watch BBC4
Clarissa Dickson Wright tracks down Britain's oldest known cookbook - The Forme of Cury!. This 700-year-old scroll was written during the reign of King Richard II from recipes created by his own master chefs!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Clarissa Dickson Wright tracks down Britain's oldest known cookbook - The Forme of Cury!. This 700-year-old scroll was written during the reign of King Richard II from recipes created by his own master chefs!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Tell him, that tecnically India is part of the commomwealth (in his mind probably still the empire)!. Eating Indian food is like eating Scottish food - an aquired taste, but certainly not less british than shepherds pie !.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I cant believe what a narrow minded individual he is!!!!!!
Apart from great food, what a great service they give our pathetic nhs!.
And i can honestly say i wish some of us had there brains along with a fantastic attitude!.
John!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Apart from great food, what a great service they give our pathetic nhs!.
And i can honestly say i wish some of us had there brains along with a fantastic attitude!.
John!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The life blood of Britain is fish n chips; curry is totally alien to British culture!. Why in Mountbatten's name would you want to worry about your friend's preferences!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Did everyone miss the joke!? Anyway, I always found it amusing that Curry was voted as the number one English dish!.!.!.I believe Chinese food was also somewhere in the top 10!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Your mate is a narrow minded individual!. If he doesnt wanna eat it though thats his problem!. You eat his instead! Everyones a winner!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Ummm!.!.!.I DOnt Think Racism Is A good thing!.!.!.!.!.and If He doesnt eat it he will eventually starve is what I think!.!.!.Well!.!.!.!.Keep Trying!Www@FoodAQ@Com
If he's really that much of an idiot why bother with him at all!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Your mate is an ********!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Don't bother! he really has lost the plot and quite frankly sounds way beyond help!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Thats pretty racist LOLWww@FoodAQ@Com
you want to make him eat a curry !?!?!?!? prepare to be thumped !. its his choice , right or wrongWww@FoodAQ@Com
i hate racist people!. tell him to think what hes farekotjsipotgjdsioING sayingWww@FoodAQ@Com
Each to there own I suppose!.!.!.he's not really hurting anyone but himself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
He's your mate!. Think about what that makes you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It's his loss - he's a pratWww@FoodAQ@Com
i hate racist people!.!.!.:(Www@FoodAQ@Com
Just remind your friend that if he goes far enough back his ancestors are most likely invaders to this country so he (or I for that matter) are as non native as anyone else!.
I can trace Danish Blood to my Family from the Vikings so that makes me 'unbritish' by his likening!. most of this countries food comes from immigrant groups even pies are derived from the Huganot's/ the only truly british dish is Gruel (a sort of yeucky soup with everything in it)!.
also tell him that the British RAJ in india invented the curry (Curry is hindi for mixture) and brought it to the UK as a reminder of the style of spices they had in india - so if anything Curry is more English than Indian!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I can trace Danish Blood to my Family from the Vikings so that makes me 'unbritish' by his likening!. most of this countries food comes from immigrant groups even pies are derived from the Huganot's/ the only truly british dish is Gruel (a sort of yeucky soup with everything in it)!.
also tell him that the British RAJ in india invented the curry (Curry is hindi for mixture) and brought it to the UK as a reminder of the style of spices they had in india - so if anything Curry is more English than Indian!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com