caribny posted:ksazma posted:
People in authority in Guyana have always felt the liberty to make up rules to support their actions and this Customs officer may have done just that.
Playing the bully to force a bribe has long been a tactic used by customs officials. I would think that this would be the larger issue that this man would tackle if indeed he wants a war.
BTW I don't think that anyone is jealous of that attire unless they are part of the religion. Assuming that this woman was black I bet you there would have been other items that he had in his possession that she would want. Like the US dollars in his wallet.
When all those outfits converge, it can overwhelm people just by their pure unadulterated beauty regardless of if one is an Indian or not. Even white folks in America find them attractive.
While a bribe may be the main objective, the person seeking the bribe still need an object to create the situation for the bribe. A plain shirt, skirt of dress does not have the same attractiveness or effect as an Indian outfit.