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Good day all,

We have are very disappointed with the service and disrespect we have occurred at olive and oil on Sunday the 18th August.

We have chosen olive and oil to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. For those who don't understand Raksha Bandhan here is a description below.

Raksha Bandhan is a significant festival in Hinduism, celebrated It's a beautiful expression of sibling love and protection. Here's a concise explanation:

Raksha Bandhan, which translates to "bond of protection," is a festival that honors the sacred relationship between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi (a decorative thread or wristband) around their brothers' wrists, symbolizing protection and care. In return, brothers pledge to protect and support their sisters throughout their lives.

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated with great enthusiasm, typically involving:

- Tying of the rakhi - Exchanging gifts - Sharing sweet treats - Family gatherings and celebrations

It's a heartwarming celebration that strengthens the bond between siblings, emphasizing the importance of protection, care, and love.

After paying the Bill we decided to tie our Rakhis and a couple of waitress and waiters conspired to get us out. They did not bother to ask us what are we doing, non of that sort and just asked to leave. We was not loud, singing or chanting. We were by our tables which was away from every and literally no one near us. When asking how did we offend anyone, we did not get an answer and was just told to leave. When asked for the manager and his name, he refused to indulge and was persistent for us to leave. We have chosen to celebrate this occasion with olive and oil because it is no different than a birthday party, in fact birthday parties are louder.

Just sharing the above because we as a Hindu community is not accepted in a place like olive and oil which is sad because my whole family come to this restaurant on weekly basis to this restaurant.

From now own we know we are not accepted for who we are but only for our money.

I hope that the olive and oil management will address this issue with they staff and view they camera footage and change they approach to **************.