Because of a few unpleasant experiences with Indians that some non-Indians have had, the rumors or myth that Indians smell bad have circulated, and unfortunately, what goes in the mind often controls the smell that goes into the nose as well.
Indians Do Not Smell Any Worse than Anyone Else
The truth is that Indians do not smell any worse than anyone else in any other culture. We’ve all come across people who smell bad, but it has nothing to do with their culture. Instead, it has to do with their hygiene habits, their living conditions, the foods that they eat, or the chemistry makeup in their body. It may also have to do with an addiction.
To say that all Indians smell bad is much the same as saying that all Muslims must be terrorists. If you were to believe that, then you must also be forced to believe that if you come across a white person who doesn’t pay their bills, then all white people do not pay their bills. To think that all Indians smell bad is prejudicial thought, at best.
Why Some People Think Indians Smell Bad
Some Indians smell bad – just as people from other cultures smell different – due to their diets. Indian food contains a great deal of curry, and this causes a distinct odor that some people do not care for. The same could be said of cultures that eat a lot of garlic, such as Italians. Foods such as this can cause the skin to have the smell of the food that is consumed.
Indians also have different sweat glands than people whose ancestors do not come from desert country. Just as Alaskan Indians sweat less, because of their cold heritage, Indians that originate from desert areas sweat more. Also, in terms of Indians who are still in their originating countries, it is important to note that many areas of those countries are not fully developed to provide for adequate hygiene. This is also true for parts of Alaska.
What Indians Can Do To Quell This Myth
Unfortunately, actions speak louder than words in our world, but only in some cases. For example, if you have a closed mind, you might think that all Indians smell bad without having ever experienced a smelly Indian yourself. In this case, the words are louder than the action. You need to reverse this train of thought if you are an Indian, but in the long run, you really can’t do much about what prejudiced people are going to think or say.
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June 28th, 2010 at 6:15 am
y do indians smell bad? hygiene, frankly speaking they lack knowledge on these area. Their frequently or hardly washed hair smells like spoiled coconut oil & u will know if an indian is coming – they stinks! even if they were few steps away from you.Plus their food is onion & ginger base, really so yuckkkyyyyy. . . .
June 26th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
hello i’m american i hate indians they smell bad they eat too many onions and garlic and they suck cuz they FUCKING BURN PEOPLE IN THE GANGES RIVER FUCK THE INDIANS JOIN THE INDIAN HATERS CLUB
June 23rd, 2010 at 12:11 am
I live in a school filled with indians and asaians… i am an asian. I agree with the fact that most indians do not smell bad. But there is some truth that indians so smell bad if you search on google “why do white or black people smell bad” u wont find anything but for indian yes. It may be impart to their diet “you are what you eat.” Some indians smell like BO all the time and some smell like normal(nothing). Also i do not agree with the fact that alaska is not well devoleped in area where native americans live. Most native americans live in big cities in alaska like anchorage.
June 20th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Well, there’s this indan girl in my class and she really has a bad smell.At a camp,one the second day,once iwoke up I could smell the odour in the room,it was unbearable…Even her indian partner told her that she had a funky smell.So, i guesss not all indians have that smell…
June 19th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I think those indian foreign workers smell because they do not have proper place to bath and keep their hygene..the chinese apparently has the worst bad breath as compared to any other race in the world. This is probably because of their bad hygene as well or due to the food type or genes. The question now to ask is which smell is worst to live with..Not to mention, everyone on this earth be it boy or girl is carrying a walking smelly bomb 24hrs with them wherever they go..their faeces. Just make sure its not let out. So, external smells isn’t that bad I think after all compared to internal smell.
June 12th, 2010 at 4:56 am
i disagree with Frangrance. They DO SMELL in SG. in any country, they are very much noted to be so smelly.
June 11th, 2010 at 7:27 am
i think indians are pretty and smell nice tbh
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June 6th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Those smelly indians need to take showers more often. Also stop eating all that curry, it makes you smell disgusting!
June 5th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Laughs. Reminds me of my everyday-MRT-rides in Singapore.
May 28th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Dark skinned indians from india indeed smell bad. This is not a prejudice but a fact. Singaporean indians and northern indians do not smell. Come to Singapore and smell for yourself the different types of indians.