Sorry for the experience. But it needs more indepth analysis for Hindus' reactions. Some of the causes are: The cultural differences and rigidity, higher involvement with reported unsocial activities, desire for a peaceful residential environment & closer interactions make them sceptic and opt for a safer alternative. This is specially so for a stranger. To change the situation it requires efforts from both ends specialy by the people having influence by influncing there own people & giving right direction. It is a longterm task for al of us.