S: Why were you late?
A: Well, I had to sit with my parents and then they wanted me to meet someone who came over and it just took time.
S: But this lecture was important, you have been looking forward to coming to this talk for some time now.
A: Yes, but I couldn’t very well say that to my parents.
S: Why not? If they knew you had to be somewhere they wouldn’t have held you up.
A: Well, they don’t like me going out in the evenings too often, and they think that the evenings should be spent with the family.
S: But you’re working during the day. The rest of the work is for play.
A: And relaxation, and that’s at home for my parents.
S: Are they really strict about this?
A: No, but they aren’t happy when I leave.
S: Didn’t your sister also want to come to the talk? Where is she.
A: She, um… she wasn’t given permission.
S: It’s was an academic talk, at a university!
A: Yes but it went on till ten. That’s past her curfew.
S: Ameen. It’s like you live in the fourteenth century. She should be allowed to come out with her brother.
A: Well. She is usually, but I would have to drop her home after and you’re my ride.
S: So what? I would have dropped her home too.
A: My parents don’t appreciate her mingling with my male friends.
S: Oh for Gods sake Ameen…