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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s no secret that some foods and the way the language is used with them are used as slurs or stereotypes against non- white people.

Why not just be sensitive to that, does it harm you in some way to do so? Just like seemingly to you harmless statements with regard to black people and watermelon can be a cause for feelings to be hurt or offended, same with Indians and saying ‘smells like curry’. [b]Like the smell of Indian food is inherently bad. [/b]Food that has been part of their culture for millennia. It creates a stigma.

It’s fine to say you’ve got strong food odors you’re trying to get out or just hey, it smells like butter chicken. Or it smells like turmeric. But what people are trying to convey is that ‘smells like curry’ has been used as a common slur and used to discriminate against too, so maybe choose less offensive language.

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+1 absolutely, it's the phrasing of OP subject line that's offensive. Indian-American here.

No one cares of (South) Asians are offended, generally.[/quote]

Agree that the phrasing of OP subject line is offensive.  When I read the subject line the first thing that came to my mind the OP is saying is:   Warning to others - I am made Indian food and it really stinks.  If OP feels that way, it is fine but not needed for a thread.   More than asking how to get the smell out - which is obvious open windows, doors, spray febreze, it seems the title wants to share a opinion.    [/quote]

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