I had an experience the other day here in Riyadh...while I was walking from buying broasted chicken a few blocks from my flat, this local, having an old car and with a kid on the passenger seat, called my attention. I was hesitant and started to continue walking, then he said he was going to ask me something. Then he said the formal greeting in muslim, after that he is telling me insignificant things like how he liked my race, ect. Then I said to my self, what the f*#$ is he talking about. Then I told him I am in a hurry what do you want? Then the real intention came out...He's asking me money for gas...then I told myself...WTF!!!!, then I told this guy immediately that I don't have any money, I am poor..(ha ha ha holding a broasted in one hand and shawarma in the other doesn't make this convincing). Then he insisted and told me that he's Muttawa. I just told him politely that I will not give him even 1 Riyal...then he was angry and sped away from me.
What a waste of time...I asked around about this, and apparently this has been going on for a long time now...I hope this info will make us aware and not give in to this kind of actions from some individuals.
Cheers.
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