Nazife from Uppsala was shocked during her internship when a customer questioned her veil and said she was not allowed to work behind the counter.
Nazife was completing her internship at a flower shop in Uppsala as part of a one-year florist training program. A customer approached and told her she was not allowed to stand behind the counter wearing a veil and that she would not get a job.
Shop manager Viviane Obaid said such words can wound the heart forever. The store posted about the incident on social media to draw attention to it.
Viviane Obaid, who is active in the Center Party locally, noted that racism has become more open in society. The union Handels stated that harassment and discrimination against interns and staff are not accepted.
