Curry in the Cafeteria: When Lunchtime is a Culture Clash

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"My mother would pack me homemade parathas, daal, and chicken curry wrapped in foil. The moment I opened my lunch in the school cafeteria, the scent would waft out, and with it, the inevitable questions. ‘What’s that?’ ‘It smells weird.’ ‘Why can’t you just have a sandwich like everyone else?’"  

"I learned quickly that food was one of the clearest markers of difference. And it was one of the easiest ways to feel the invisible line drawn between me and the others. While they had their sandwiches and chips, I had my rice and curry. And as delicious as it was to me, it was never what my classmates wanted to try."  

Food is more than just sustenance; it's a powerful connection to culture and home. But what happens when your lunch makes you the 'different' kid at the table? Let's talk about navigating those lunchtime culture clashes and the unexpected power of a shared meal.

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