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What are three positive aspects of modern British culture that were imported from India (besides food and tea)?

enupten 11y ago
Metallurgy ? Mathematics ? Boat-Building ? Textiles ? This book has been an eye-opener, https://archive.org/details/DharampalCollectedWritingsIn5Volumes https://archive.org/details/DharampalCollectedWritingsIn5Vol...
cactusface 11y ago
Textiles, yoga, and Buddhism? Indian people themselves, plenty of whom live in the UK?
akhatri_aus 11y ago
It's said Chicken Tikka Masala is actually the most popular dish in the UK, well knocked off the very top but its still up there. Mathematics, Jewellery, Ideas on Governance, A strong work ethic, Missiles & Weaponry (yup)... There are loads of other things. I think the tone of your question suggests one shouldn't bother to bring this out too much as it will not change your ideas.
- Dylan16807 11y ago
  Britain imported a strong work ethic from India? I wouldn't have realized that was possible. I'm fascinated, can you refer me to more information?
  - akhatri_aus 11y ago
    Britain's current handout culture something that was better back then I assume? Please have a look at the income of Indian families in the UK/US relative to other ethnic groups. Asian culture emphasizes a strong work ethic. It's not just Indians with this one.
    - Dylan16807 11y ago
      Importing Indians doesn't count. Did they import the work ethic to the other people living in Britain? If the actual Indian families have higher income, it sounds like you're saying the answer is no...
      - akhatri_aus 11y ago
        Importing Indians does count 1), 2) labour pricing does affect everyone else in the market. A hard working labour pool forces others to compete. The Indians part seems irrelevant from what you're saying. It seems you think British people are lazy?
        Dylan16807 11y ago
        When the question is what things British culture has absorbed from Indian culture, only things that have gone mainstream count, not things that are exclusive to immigrant communities. >The Indians part seems irrelevant from what you're saying. It seems you think British people are lazy? What? Not at all. I have no idea how lazy British people are. I was reacting to your statement that I should "Please have a look at the income of Indian families in the UK/US relative to other ethnic groups." That implies that there is a significant difference between mainstream culture and Indian immigrant culture.

Metallurgy ? Mathematics ? Boat-Building ? Textiles ? This book has been an eye-opener, https://archive.org/details/DharampalCollectedWritingsIn5Volumes https://archive.org/details/DharampalCollectedWritingsIn5Vol...

cactusface 11y ago

Textiles, yoga, and Buddhism? Indian people themselves, plenty of whom live in the UK?

akhatri_aus 11y ago

It's said Chicken Tikka Masala is actually the most popular dish in the UK, well knocked off the very top but its still up there. Mathematics, Jewellery, Ideas on Governance, A strong work ethic, Missiles & Weaponry (yup)... There are loads of other things. I think the tone of your question suggests one shouldn't bother to bring this out too much as it will not change your ideas.

Dylan16807 11y ago
Britain imported a strong work ethic from India? I wouldn't have realized that was possible. I'm fascinated, can you refer me to more information?
- akhatri_aus 11y ago
  Britain's current handout culture something that was better back then I assume? Please have a look at the income of Indian families in the UK/US relative to other ethnic groups. Asian culture emphasizes a strong work ethic. It's not just Indians with this one.
  - Dylan16807 11y ago
    Importing Indians doesn't count. Did they import the work ethic to the other people living in Britain? If the actual Indian families have higher income, it sounds like you're saying the answer is no...
    - akhatri_aus 11y ago
      Importing Indians does count 1), 2) labour pricing does affect everyone else in the market. A hard working labour pool forces others to compete. The Indians part seems irrelevant from what you're saying. It seems you think British people are lazy?
      - Dylan16807 11y ago
        When the question is what things British culture has absorbed from Indian culture, only things that have gone mainstream count, not things that are exclusive to immigrant communities. >The Indians part seems irrelevant from what you're saying. It seems you think British people are lazy? What? Not at all. I have no idea how lazy British people are. I was reacting to your statement that I should "Please have a look at the income of Indian families in the UK/US relative to other ethnic groups." That implies that there is a significant difference between mainstream culture and Indian immigrant culture.