1- Yes, I am upper middle class but you have to remember that we live in a country where the 83 riots is and important of our history and where riots can start over night. There were already mobs burning down houses, factories of Muslims in Chilaw and a few other places. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_anti-Muslim_riots_in_Sri_Lanka). Even the current riots started within hours. I feel like I have the right be scared.

2- The story I gave might have been my misinterpretation. Maybe he remembered something and left the shop fast cuz he was in a hurry. Not because of me. I most definitely am overthinking it but I gave it how I interpreted it. I was walking back from a religious class so yes I was wearing the attire. Maybe I did a mistake in pursuing him and I accept that.