Just sharing my experience. Please be respectful.
I was walking outside after coming from a store where I had bought some essentials for myself when a car stopped beside me. A man wearing a dishdasha approached me and spoke fluent English. I noticed a woman inside the car, whom he claimed was his wife, along with some children.
He told me that they had come from Salalah and were visiting Muscat. He said they were just driving around the city to visit some nice places. He then explained that he was having problems with his bank account and had run out of petrol.
I told him that I genuinely wanted to help if I could, but unfortunately, I didn't have much money. I even opened my banking app and showed him that I had only 25 OMR in my account. Despite this, he kept insisting that I give him 15 OMR.
I explained that my next salary was still a long way off and that I might need the money for my own expenses. He then asked me what kind of help I could offer. I told him that I could give him the juice and bread I had just bought from the store, which were supposed to be my dinner, but he still refused.
Honestly, I don't want to judge anyone or make accusations without knowing the full story, but the way he kept insisting on receiving money even after I explained my situation made me feel that something wasn't right.
Has anyone else experienced a similar situation in Oman? I would appreciate hearing your experiences. I'm just sharing this because I believe we should be cautious when strangers approach us asking for money, even when they appear to be in need.
Thank you for reading, and please respect my experience. 🙏