wearing scarf..

@amelly (1554)
Malaysia
April 26, 2010 6:59pm CST
hi..i'm wearing scarf or u can say i tottaly covered my head..do u guys feel threaten if u saw women or girls like me in mall or anywhere..cuz i think it is weird for people to think we r like a 'kamikaze' or something.we wore scarf because of our belief..can i know ur opinion?i'm just asking eyy..nothing personal kay..this is general..i'm curious..
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@cmjune76 (273)
• United States
27 Apr 10
I'll admit that I look. But, I do so because I am curious. (What does she look like? How does she keep that thing balanced on her head? Does she take it off at home?) I see women wear scarves when going through Chemo or just because she is an awesome dresser... I can't pull off a scarf or veil or turban. I've tried. :)
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 10
owh i see..i understood.actually when my mum study in US long time ago, one of her friend thought she wear scarf because she is bald.it's not her friend's fault becuz if i'm in her shoes,i will be wondering too.we do have hair n some of my friends do keep a long hair..but it is just our belief.we didn't feel the heat as we already get use to it..
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@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
For me it's okay for any person to wear scarf or "turban"in public places, I am used to this tradition because in the Philippines, we have Muslim fellowmen who covered their heads with cloth because it is part of their culture and tradition and it is very okay. Personally, I respected other people's belief and tradition, it is part of our culture. Even myself, I wear scarf when going out during extreme hot temperature.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 10
Yup..u surely did the right thing..i does believe sumthing which is when we respect others,others will respect us back..
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• Singapore
27 Apr 10
Hi Amelly, I wear a scarf myself. Maybe in this side of the world, people may not feel threatened by our presence. But in some countries, it becomes a security issue. I dress normally like everyone else, just that I wear a scarf. There was a certain period of time in the past where women wear scarves as fashion, thus it should be something to be alarmed about.
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• Philippines
27 Apr 10
I believe kamikazes are pilots. No, i don't think it's wierd at all. :)
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@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 10
kamikazea are people who willing to die because of their leaders or sumthin..it's like we are not terrorists..it is just our belief which we must follow
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@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
There are a lot of women like that here in our place. When I was in college I also had classmates who would wear scarfs. Here in my workplace, I also have a colleague who also wears them. Its not actually a threat for me cause I know that it is part of your belief. Maybe some people who are not use to it would find it strange.
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• United States
27 Apr 10
nope, i think its normal.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
27 Apr 10
hi amelly I would not feel threatened as we have some Muslims leaving across the street from Gold Crest. I have spoke to them a few times and they seem like well educated cultured people that were very friendly and asked me questions about living in a retirement center. Although their religious belief is not mine, it does not bother me. I realize that the muslims who live here in the U.S are not terrorists at all, and some were very shocked at the nine eleven horror. We all have differences in our religions which makes our USA so great,we live here in peace and freedom.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 10
i also got americans neighbours that live near my house.as a muslim,i'm also shocked about the 9/11 accident but we muslims never support any terrorism and even our religion forbid violence in solving any problems.I don't know much to talk about any global crisis but we accept anybody despite their belief or culture as friends..it is nice for u to respond and i truly appreciate it.u make me smile
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
their is nothing wrong with it and it is acceptable.
@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
27 Apr 10
I have seen so many women wearing scarf on their whole head and face, exposing only their eyes in public. I think they call it hijab, correct me if I'm wrong. I guess, this has something to do with their religion. They are not allowed to be seen by men in public without it, but I know that they remove it at home when they only have their father, brothers or husband. I don't see any wrong with it, if it is being called by their belief, then we have to respect it.
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
27 Apr 10
IT IS TRUE.even i respect my christian's friends and chinese friends.like when i went to my friends house for a party or some occasions they will they me that the food is kosher n i can eat it.it is because my religion forbid us to eat non-kosher food n we don't drink.but i also knew about others belief n try to understand them.
@chendaimi (153)
• China
27 Apr 10
if it is because of your belief , i don't think it is strange , every people should respect different people 's belief , but i really am curious about why you wear scarf , what it's related about ? i have no discrimination , i just wonder, happy mylotting !!!!!!!!!
@amelly (1554)
• Malaysia
28 Apr 10
actually we called it 'tudung'.you can search it in the net and try to look at it.af course it's getting more modern now and there are varieties of design..
@lylisal (78)
• Mexico
27 Apr 10
isn't weird at all, i think it just fashion ;)