Said Ahmed's refusal of service

[Gob]

When an armed robber stormed into Said Ahmed's takeaway in New Zealand, he probably did not expect to be ignored.



But Mr Ahmed, who runs the Egyptian Kebab House in Christchurch, wasn't fazed by the gun-wielding masked man demanding money.

In fact, CCTV footage from inside the shop shows the cool kebab shop owner placing an order into a bag and handing it to a waiting customer, as the would-be robber continues to make his demands for cash.

"He came into my shop and took out a gun from a bag and asked me to give him money," Mr Ahmed explained.

"I'm not a hero. I just stayed calm and he wasn't expecting that.

"I am a businessman. I hadn't finished with my customer and my priority was to finish serving him," Mr Ahmed said.

[kmccune]

" If you are going to be that way about it ,then keep your dang money " the disgusted robber was heard to mutter as He left the premises .(possibly )

[MajGenl.Meade]

... and er... the customer? He hangs around waiting for his order when a guy with a gun is standing there? Not only that, he actually goes up to the counter to collect it and then calmly walks away?

Those of us who live in the worker's paradise known as the USA are amazed that either one of these guys survived! Robbers in NZ are just not up to standard.

[Lord Jim]

I guess he missed the sign on the wall, "Armed robbers will not be served"....

[eddieq]

The robber would sue for discrimination around here.

[rubato]

New Zealanders, aren't they like Canadians but more polite?


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