So after dentist, my sister boyfriend told me that he'd like to get the Cheesy Wedges from KFC because apparently you can't find them in Indonesia... So off we went to a KFC outlet next door, I believe inside the Tesco building.
You know how the KFC aroma entices you, right..? Your stomach would growl even if you just had your lunch like two hours prior? Ok, that's what happened to me... I actually didn't want to eat yet.. But the aroma... I'm drooling already! So, I ordered that prawn strips thingy set to go. But my sister and her boyfriend ordered their cheesy wedges and chicken for eat in..
And then the tudung-clad girl at the counter asked me if I was Muslim, "unfriendlishly" ok... I was surprised! Why would she asks me such a question? Why is my religion any of her business? Oh! and then it dawned on me, my sister boyfriend looks like a Malay... you know being a Balinese... And so I said to her.. "Yes, I am a Muslim, but I'm not fasting today and they (pointing at my sister and her boyfriend) are not Muslim, they are Hindu.. He's Balinese" The look on her face showed that he didn't believe me! After we paid our bills, we went to a table nearby. I swear I could feel their stares at our backs as we sat on the table. And as I sat there, I noticed they didn't stop staring, they just stood there behind the counter watching our every moves... Didn't really make me comfortable, you know...
Don't you think it's just simply rude that she asked me that?? I mean, where was her manner, got stuck in between her tudung somewhere? It's no wonder she's serving chicken and soda at KFC!! (No offence to fast food people) What was the reason for her asking? To humiliate me and my company? Can't muslims buy some food during the Ramadhan month?
That was when I joked to my my sister and her boyfriend that maybe I should get that nice looking cross pendant that comes with diamond and ruby and wear them around specifically during Ramadhan month.. So, i won't get rude question like that anymore.
This is the first time that I got questioned on my religion... People used to think I was a Chinese, because I don't look like Malay at all... So being Chinese looking, the misconception was that I am a non-muslim... I like that impression on me, because it saved me from that Religion Department raids during Ramadhan month.
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I think they must have been told to look out for suspicious Muslim-looking people so that they can help avoid ppl breaking the fast 'too early'.
Yeah, she could have ask politely. But then again, even if she did ask politely, will that stop them from staring at u guys suspiciously? i dont think so.
I totally agree with you. Really can't understand it sometimes. When religion is really a personal thing and a relationship between you and your God. Probably they'll get some incentive if they "tangkap" anyone during the Ramadhan month :p
Hmmmmm...last sunday..i had class and went to KFC near UITM..besa lah lah..mostly UITM student nie malay..
So when i told the gal i will have my meal in kfc, she was like besar mata dengar..she keep repeating whether i want to 'tapau' my food or not..that time i was so gerigitan already and told her right on her face.."eh..I'm not muslim lah..non-muslim cannot eat during puasa kah?? From her face..i can see, she doesn't believe me pun..idiot kan??
And in your case...the gal is idiot too..questioning other peoople's religion is already rude..some more mau lagi staring at people...kalau sia jadi ko..kena baling ayam already tu..HAHAHAHHAHA (kidding)
There's so many things I wanna say here but I shall bite my tongue. Really hard.
Itulah bah!!!! Lucky I was in a good mood (after I found out that I came out in a mag)... Kalau tidak...hmmm, I'd probably came out with a very rude remark!
i just don't understand the hype of 'cekup' ppl who doesn't puasa. i mean, it's an ibadah, right? so, forcing one to follow the rule of a religion is kind of irrational. persuading and guiding is another story but forcing?? you want to puasa, do it wholeheartedly and with sincerity. tsk..tsk.. oh btw, that girl? yes, she's dowright rude!
That's the thing about being in the peninsular. Even if someone is non-muslim but looks like a Malay, they will still give that one kind look. As for me, people there would get confused whether I'm a Malay or Chinese. I did wear a cross to show that I'm not a Muslim. But here in Sabah, people are way less judgmental.
It happened to me also when I was back in KK. Went to a restaurant with my friends and before we knew it the waiter asked if we are fasting or not. My friend without saying anything showed the necklace that his wearing. The waiter terus shut his mouth.
I think they have no choice also since they all will kena saman if caught serving Muslims during the month.
Actually I think it was none of her business and you should have told her off, I know I would. I've become a kaki gaduh these ... LOL!
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