Why do married muslim women in the UK never say thank you when you open a door for them?

Star is one sick-o B. A real mental problem against men in general. Bet this one is a real doll to live with, or near. Also bet she's first in line for any benefits she can get unearned by being female.

It's probably true that they aren't supposed to speak to men. I know the ones I see in Kuala Lumpur are the nastiest, arrogant, self-entitled women I have ever seen. Perhaps all the black over their face lets them feel anonymous, because normal people of either sex do not act that way. And it isn't your imagination, either. Best to steer clear of them, and let them deal with the doors on their own if you expect any thanks.

PS, the ones in KL are not usually from there, but rich Middle Easterners who go there on holiday.

Edit: And Melissa, you may make excuses for any reason you wish, but MOST WOMEN say thank you or nod when a gentleman holds a door for them. If you don't, then you ain't a lady, and don't be shocked when you aren't treated as one.

Edit: I live in the US and in Asia. I seldom see rude women as far as holding doors, etc. I'm a man, probably have a better feel for what is, and who is rude, as I was taught to hold doors and be polite. I'd say 80% of women are polite, or more. I will agree that there are certain ethnic/religious groups that ARE rude, as a group. It seems to be part of their culture, but they are a minority, and should be treated as such.

I discussed this with two Muslims from Bangladesh. They said that thank yous are not even expected unless you really go out of your way for someone. Muslim women are allowed to speak to other men in a business or academic setting, just not to be touched by them. So their refusal to say thank you for opening the door is a cultural expectation rather than a religious one. They have to learn this social grace in the USA and UK.

In my experience it's most people who don't bother to say thank you.

Edit: @ the person who wants to know why she should say thank you - it's basic manners. someone has gone out of their way to help you and it's polite to say thank you or at least to smile to acknowledge the fact. If more people took the time to be polite the world would be a much nicer place to live.

Edit @old mister happy - I don't know where you live but most people are rude and seem to lack basic manners. I see men holding doors for women who seem more annoyed that he is in their way than thankful that he has bothered to hold the door for them.

Googley is correct. A married Muslim woman is not permitted to speak to another man. It's their religion, and they are following their rules.

Stargateformula is a sexist qunt.

It's because their husbands forbid them from talking to anyone but them. Talk about power to the people..

They are not allowed to talk to any man other than their husband.

you aren't her husband nor are you her mahram ( close male relatives) ... she isn't supposed to speak to you

not allowed to speak to men...

why do you need her to say thank you.

does it somehow validate the reason for you holding the door open?

Is that your way of reaching out?

She has no business talking to you for any reason, not even to say thank you because most men are straight perverts anyway and want to fuq her with her hijab on or something

Power to the people!