Interests and Passions

The Asian culture was completely alien to people in 1950’s England and Mr Khan told stories about this naivety. On one occasion he wanted to find somewhere he could obtain chilli powder for cooking. He asked around but nobody could help until one enlightened chap directed Mr Khan to the local chemist. Mr Khan found this a strange suggestion, but under the circumstances followed the advice. Upon asking the man at the local chemist for some chilli powder, he responded by asking if Mr Khan owned a racehorse, this naturally confused Mr Khan and he sought clarity from the chap serving him. The man responded by commenting that what on earth would anybody want with so much chilli powder unless they owned a racehorse, it was the only practicable use for it. Mr Khan informed the man that he intended to use it for cooking and the man simply looked at Mr Khan dumfounded!