one of those day
ever since i started my traineeship, i have answered many question related to my religion,
which is not exactly my favorite topic of conversation, not because i don't want to talk about it but because i consider myself don't have an extensive (what i mean by extensive is very deep thorough understanding and comprehensive) knowledge regarding Islam.
Eventhough i would very much love to answer each of the question that someone fire out to me.
i'm always considering myself as a religious person although still trying frickin' hard to fulfill all my religious duty (let's say...i'm workin' on it)
i'm also consider my self quite open minded, i mean i'm okay with religious discussion and stuff.
and i thought i pretty much prepared my self against all the accusation, misjudgement or lack of knowledge regarding my belief.
but still, it breaks my heart the other day when one of my new friend said "i assume i don't have to worry that u wrap urself with a bomb while sitting with us" (rite after i said that i don't eat pork due to religion).
i did take a very looooong deep breath before replied his question (or he meant joke?!!)
posted by Ceha @ 2:17 AM
8 Comments:
Aww... sometimes, I think Aiesecers (or trainees, in this case) are some of the racist people - it's a trait that I was never comfortable with, but the fact that we know how to differentiate different cultures comes along with a desire to vocalize it.
I am sure it was meant as a joke, but you should also mention that it hurt you. Such is living and learning.
HI Ceha!!!
I'm not going to use the english version blog anymore.
I think I'll mix my chinese and english version, cause you know, I don't wanna be too organized...
so plz change the link or my blog la~
http://meicy321.blogspot.com
soon~ ok?
Dear CH
have a nice journey home safely.
About religion: hmm..maybe this is 1 of the function of traineeship to make people in this world more aware with different culture of our life.
Good Luck Ceha!!!
ceha,
I think I was there when the new friend popped up the question ( I can't remember who). I didn't hear it clearly but I'm deeply sorry for his rude behavior. For someone who's not culturally sensitive ( that is one of the very first thing we learn in AIESEC back home because we have many Malay friends )and someone who doesn't come from South East Asia ( or at least bother to learn, understand and respect about other people culture, after all they are very much touching the ground in Asia countries), they are very ignorant.Truly sorry about it.
Oh and allow me to say adios for taking up traineeship in Hong Kong.I know how difficult it is for a Muslim ( being me coming from Malaysia ) to live in a non-Muslim country where food,religions and everything else have to be taken extra careful of. I've got Malay friends back home got hold back of going traineeship because they find it nearly impossible to live in a non-Muslim country and there are so limited choices of the Muslim countries available. You remind me of the malay friends back home but most of the time, your well-adaption in a non-muslim country and your open-mindedness just left me in awe.
grace...it's okay coz i already told him that his question hurt me,and i'm sure he didn't mean it.
that's exactly what this traineeship all about 'rite?
i believe each one of us could get by to live in any country (inspite of culture, religious differences, etc)it's just a matter whether u want to adjust or not,
u always have a choice.
besides being different is beautifull =p
Hey, Ceha, I changed my link to
meicy.nomadlife.org
so you don't have to change la
btw, you haven't been to my blog for a very long time la!!!
strong hint!!
You left me in awe for the second time :)
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