Ramadan: I work with a Muslim - we are good friends?

That's very considerate of you. Thank you.

Last year, I had fasted while going to school and my friends teased me about it and held in front of me food, but honestly, I wasn't hungry. So it doesn't really matter.

He probably doesn't care about it. You should eat as you want and where you want, although I think it's very nice that you atleast questioned it. Happy Ramadan! (even though you're not muslim).

If you really think it's that bad, just quickly eat somewhere else, but it's absolutely not necessary.

Most people have the will power to get through the day. (:

I too have worked in a muslim environment. It is good manners not to eat or drink in front of one who is fasting, as you suggest. Take your lunch elsewhere if you can. Be aware that by the end of the day he will be feeling a little lightheaded and distracted and possibly grumpy so go easy on any teasing or load sharing. Fasting is good for you and takes a lot of self discipline so show respect. Try it yourself.

Peace =]

You are a very kind person. Sometimes my friends who aren't fasting eat somewhere else but honestly, I don't mind them eating infront of me :P So I guess he really doesn't mind =]

However if you feel the one who is uncomfortable or feel your are being rude then don't feel that way because you aren't (unless you're munching loudly I guess!).

"He says he doesn't mind if I eat my lunch sandwiches at my desk but it seems a bit unkind to me."

How generous of him to tell you where you can eat your lunch because of his religious rituals. Personally, I wouldn't give a second thought to it. I would conduct myself the way I normally do. If that creates undue hardships on him and his rituals, then he can remove himself from the area so as to more easily stay in accordance with what he is trying to do.

it's not the start of a 'strange thing'.. it's the start of Ramadan

The reason why he said he does not mind u eating in front of him is because he knows he is fasting for Allah swt .. he has strong faith..therefore it won't bother him.. BUT.. it would be respectful of u to avoid eating in front of him :) nice thought

take care

it's called 'ramadan' and yes, it's starting tomorrow. muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. if he says he doesnt mind u eating in front of him then i guess he doesnt mind.. dont worry about it too much =)

Thank you, you are very considerate. Talk to him naturally and

if possible eat when he is not around. But after 2,3 days he will

become used to fasting and will not mind, if you eat in front of him.

M J Iqbal

the 'strange thing' is called ramadan eat in a cafeteria or wherever you eat at work.

'unkind' - what a wonderful word you have used.

Seriously it is great that you think of others. We don't mind that you eat because you are not fasting.

Thanks for a great post.

peace to you.

i think its best if u dont eat in front of him.but if he doesnt mind then its ok

tommorow is ramadan

its when u restrain yourself from food,drinks,fights,swearing,gossiping,backbiting etc.