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An Indian in Cambridge

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It is easy to spot an Indian in a British crowd. Of course I was talking about the colour of the skin. But there are a lot of other ways an Indian can distinguish himself in Great Britain.  One of the most prominent characteristics of an Indian growing up in tropical climate is his propensity to take off his shirt without application of stimulus. His most important activity in a day is to take a bath. He usually goes to the bathroom half naked with a towel flimsily wrapped round his waist. When he arrives in Britain and tries the same, the exposed layers of his fat shiver to keep him warm till common sense prevails and he decides to wear full uniform and march towards the bathroom. But little does he know that he needs to march to the loo as well in full uniform and without the customary bucket or mug of water, to be greeted instead with sheets infinite of toilet paper while the force lie within him.  Most Indians are very careful with money, as it is part of an ...