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Originally Posted by kerry
Do you think that even though you did not know they were Muslim, you're experience of Arabs is not of the 'Other' but as a member of your own community? I think most Americans see Muslims as 'Other' than them.
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At that period of time, I defineately saw them as being 'other'.
They talked funny, the women wore strange clothing, the men seemingly kept the colone industry afloat, and when I frequented their party stores-they never put prices on anything.
I discovered the reason why there were no prices, is because in their homelands..haggeling-bartering, was all part of making a purchase/sale.
In fact, an Arab will not respect you if you do not question the price/try to barter with him.