I feel someone has taken offense? Khayyam if you understood my point I didnt label you..far from it..you were asking for help in acceptance..and there is no better time in this holy month to accept others for what they are..you yourself were labelling others when you made the comparisons..therefore, in order for you to accept the norm, you need to start with yourself to see through all the labelling and finger pointing and accept that every country has good and bad. We all can express our feelings and points of view, however, if you blame the simple fact that people dont have table manners or any good upbringing by making racist remarks, you put yourself out there to be labelled yourself