tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433544784883722143.post1419420941135165120..comments2010-02-22T15:27:37.258-06:00Comments on Earthtones Soap Log: Standing in the Way of My Own Successearthtonesbathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16582586950084324782noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433544784883722143.post-68838141692693331352009-08-24T18:40:58.375-05:002009-08-24T18:40:58.375-05:00Even though I am late to reply, I appreciate your ...Even though I am late to reply, I appreciate your response. I didn't think anyone was interested enough to actually read the post!<br /><br />It's interesting that you wouldn't buy from me not specifically because of the clothes but because of body language? I'm not sure I understand that but I can respect it.<br /><br />As for fitting in with traditions, many Muslims have been born and raised in Islam, and so not only is it an issue of religion, it is an issue of culture. Sometimes, Muslims feel like too much is asked to compromise in the effort to blend in more.<br /><br />As for myself, being born and raised in America as a non-Muslim, I understand the culture here fully. My Islamic convictions have nothing to do with culture, neither the hatred of nor attachment to one. For me it is exclusively a spiritual thing, and I have come to accept that for the most part my business, and indeed just about any endeavor I embark upon will suffer somewhat.<br /><br />I'm not totally against mixing and mingling among the general population. I don't believe in separatism, and for the most part I welcome the opportunity to interact. However, I know I will never be fully accepted unless I fully assimilate.......at least outwardly if not inwardly as well.<br /><br />I thank you for your thoughtful comment.earthtonesbathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582586950084324782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433544784883722143.post-32460588122079408322009-06-27T20:34:16.403-05:002009-06-27T20:34:16.403-05:00Hello
Reading your post, you asked a question?
&...Hello<br /><br />Reading your post, you asked a question?<br /><br />"If you saw a Muslim woman dressed as I have described, would you not buy from her based on her appearance?"<br /><br />No... I wouldn't buy from you simply because from my point of view, it's not about your clothing or your religion/culture but about body language.<br /><br />Many people would say the same thing I imagine? Body language is important and wearing your full attire is a distraction, even if that isn't your intent.<br /><br />Other people feel intimidated too, so that's another sale you've lost.<br /><br />As a non muslim living in Scotland UK I can personally say that many of us non muslims have nothing against your religion or culture and we do welcome you to our respective countries with open arms...<br /><br />But somethings, we just wish you take some time out and try to make an effort to fit in with our traditions too?<br /><br />I realise it's difficult as many muslims are firmly traditional in regards to their upbringing but it wouldn't hurt to fit in on the odd occasion, surely?<br /><br />Good luck :)Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446931794905107076noreply@blogger.com