Have a generous Ramadan. Please be extra nice to your Muslim friends who are fasting. People who do not eat, drink or have sex between sunrise and sunset can get irritable. Worse, they may feel (and possibly be) morally superior for giving up something in order to try to become a better person.
Anyway, you can greet Muslims with "Ramadan Kareem", from now until August 7, when Muslims will celebrate with a feast. If you get a reply you do not understand, feel free to ask for a translation.
Sometimes learning only one word in another language can make an incredible difference in how you are perceived by another culture. When I was in Europe, I always learned the word(s) for "thank you" for every country I was in. Even though I am HORRIBLE at pronouncing other languages, I would ALWAYS get a smile for my attempt to communicate.
Talking with each other is one of the most important things we can do. If someone you would not normally talk to tries to open a conversation ALWAYS talk with them at least briefly. You never know what you will learn. You never know when you will make a friend.
Ramadan Kareem!
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