Ramadan Mubarak.
“O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may learn self restraint.” (Quran)
There's nothing wrong with people being curious as to why anyone would fast, but this isn't really the best place to ask for those who want a genuine answer. We live in a time where many people are simply slaves to their desires (or nafs). We feel like this, so we have this, we feel like that, so we have that with very little thought sometimes. One of the reasons behind fasting is that we are taking control of our desires and not allowing them to control us.
Jesus Christ peace be upon him would fast, it is also a form of worship. I work with a vast majority of non muslims and it's sometimes a bit embarrassing how they may apologise if they offer me some food by accident or are eating in front of me. Everyone should carry on as normal
Most non muslims I've known are very respectful.
The abstaining from food and drink though is only a small part of Ramadan, probably the easiest part in fact. The prophet peace be upon him said 'Whoever does not refrain from false speech and deeds, God has no need for him to leave his food and drink.'
May you all have a blessed month.
