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Once I had a muslim girl in a same office (in London, in 2000 I mean before 11/Sep/2001). There, I liked to talk her but could not because I believe muslim people should have strict rule of themselves and I was afraid I could step in un-allowed area of muslim.

I mean I could not find if I am allowed to talk to muslim girl without other's introduction.

At last I have short talk with her but I was so scared and could not enjoy it.

Generally, Japanese people are said to be shy but it is not true.
Japanese are somtimes too careful to communicate with people of other culture.

So, Nukiuchi, I recommend you to talk to Japanese around you friendly if your religion allows. They will seem to be not friendly but they are just scared to be against your religional rules.