Results tagged “racism” from Birmingham Mail - Restaurant Spy

Racism is unacceptable wherever and whenever it raises its ugly head, but it is particularly shocking in a crowded public space.

I'm a huge fan of the Bull Ring markets - I buy my fruit and veg there each week, often buy fish and sometimes buy meat. But yesterday, in the open market, I witnessed a sight that appalled me.

Two men - one a trader, the other a customer with a foreign accent - we arguing about the price of an item on sale.

I think the row was caused by a lack of understanding on the part of the customer and, to some extent, I had sympathy with the trader.