2009 - Scottish Woman And I

“Are you a catholic?” A Scottish woman asked me. Since the subject of discussion and context was about religion, I was not annoyed by her question. But, I did not want to answer immediately. I smiled. She continued her conversation. “Your name does not sound a Hindu one.”

I was thinking about an appropriate answer for her question. She revealed her religion first. She said “I am a protestant…” Then after a naughty smile, I replied “I do protest…” I laughed, and my laughter multiplied multiple times. She joined my laughter after sensing either futility of the question or as a momentary reflex to the laughter.