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It's been my routine to read online Pinoy news while eating breakfast and this article caught my attention.

NEW YORK – It may be a cultural thing, but when you’re up against a congregation of nuns and your neighbors in an apartment building in Manhattan, a lawsuit would make an interesting anthropological study in ethnic tension.

The Missionary Sisters of Sacred Heart (MSSH) in Manhattan has filed a complaint against a Filipino-American couple, Michael and Gloria Lim, over a Filipino delicacy called tuyo (dried fish), and its funky cousin, the tinapa (smoked fish).

The case is now with the Manhattan Supreme Court.

The complaint says some tenants closer to the Lims’ unit have moved out, and that the Lims have been warned repeatedly about the smell emanating from their 16th floor apartment unit. Gloria, a 30-year resident of the US, denies this.

Which side to take, undecided tenants turn to what’s stated in the housing rules: Cooking smelly food is not allowed. The nuns are seeking $75,000 in damages. They made it clear that they have nothing against Filipinos as a people.

Source: Philstar.com

First reaction- ang OA naman nila! But the problem is they have been repeatedly warned. It's just arrogant of them not to comply with the general consenscous of the building.

It's all about courtesy. We need to respect the sensibilities of our neighboors especially if we're living outside the country. If we have the right to eat in our home, they also have the right to be comfortable in their homes without the foul smell of any food.

As for the the $75,000 damages, that's a bit unreasonable. I hope they can just settle and talk to the family without the need to sue.
Since, I was inspired by these news I suddenly felt the urge of eating dilis on my breakfast! Lol!
You just got to have a good exhaust and tons of scented candles in order not to attract the attention of others.

Luckily, no one knock at my door.

I have the best meal for the day!