Should tourists who visit Arab nations dress modestly?

by Assassin~ Badass Buzz Guru Posted 2012/06/14 12:44:04

Related Topics: Conservative, Dubai, Body, Gulf, United Arab Emirates, Revealing, Measures, Home, Tourists

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	Yes they should dress according to the country.	52 votes	83%
	No they should wear whatever they want.	11 votes	17%

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- The main public advisory body in
the United Arab Emirates says it will push for stronger measures to
discourage revealing clothing worn by tourists and others in the Gulf's
most socially liberal country.

The Federal National Council backed the proposal Tuesday after the
country's culture minister, Abdulrahman al-Owais, supported efforts to
emphasis the conservative traditions of the UAE – which is now home to
nearly all of the world's nationalities in cosmopolitan centers such as
Dubai.

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Clyde 2012/06/14 13:27:05

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+10
Yes, it's the polite and safe thing to do no matter what country you are visiting, and visitors to America should respect our culture and traditions also. Like that old saying......when in Rome....
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Riobhca 2012/06/15 15:23:43 (edited)

Yes they should dress according to the country.

If you are visiting a country, you should respect their customs. It's disgusting how so many from the west go to a country and get all upset because the people there don't want to change their customs and beliefs to fit their convenience. That is so rude. You should respect others' ways of living and culture.

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Dickens 2012/06/15 13:29:21

Yes they should dress according to the country.

...when in Rome...

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RicardoCabeza 2012/06/15 07:06:01

Yes they should dress according to the country.

When in Rome... How about a Castro Valley style Gay Pride Parade in "New" Cairo? :).

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Don Leuty 2012/06/15 07:01:53 (edited)

Yes they should dress according to the country.

You are a more respected guest when you respect the host.

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starlight 2012/06/15 04:16:32

Yes they should dress according to the country.

haha i saw that on Sex in the City 2 it was funny

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James 2012/06/15 03:20:16

No they should wear whatever they want.

Then again, I don't HAVE to visit that country.....

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GeorgeAMartini 2012/06/15 03:08:19

Yes they should dress according to the country.

At this point I don't think I'd go to any Arab country. I always wanted to visit the pyramids in Egypt, but with the crazies running things there I think I'll pass.

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tommyg - POTL- PWCM-JLA 2012/06/15 02:50:45

Yes they should dress according to the country.

imho

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beach bum 2012/06/15 02:34:01

Yes they should dress according to the country.

yes

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Freeranger 2012/06/15 01:49:40

Yes they should dress according to the country.

Given a decidedly different mindset, you're asking for trouble if you dress otherwise. Personally.........you wouldn't catch me setting foot in the Arab world, which is regretful given the history I'd love to experience.

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Jackal 2012/06/15 01:47:24 (edited)

Yes they should dress according to the country.

It is their laws. You want them to respect your laws when they come to your country. Give them the same respect.

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Heisenberg 2012/06/15 01:44:33

Yes they should dress according to the country.

Respect Arab culture and hopefully they will respect ours.

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JesusIsMyGod 2012/06/15 00:06:13

Yes they should dress according to the country.

Yes. That is what I would do.

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Linda 2012/06/14 21:36:04

Yes they should dress according to the country.

It's showing respect and it'll keep you out of trouble.

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Keeping It Real 2012/06/14 21:33:36

Yes they should dress according to the country.

When in Rome do what the Romans do!

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sam123 2012/06/14 20:27:31 (edited)

Yes they should dress according to the country.

yes very much so

last week , in France , Two muslim women from Arabia were visiting Paris for holiday for 15 days ( they were wearing veils ) carrying alomst half million dollar to do shopping in champs elisee.

what happened?
the France authority arrested them in aeroport asking them to remove their veil , they refused , the authority returned them back straightway via next aeroplane to their countries ?

so I wish and hope that any non muslim who visit arab country should feel ashame and dress according to the law and no swimming naked on the beach anymore - visitors should do that in their countries

it looks like same treatement from both sidses
don't you think is it fair.

look at the real oppression , and they say it's democracy ?
what democracy ?

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rand 2012/06/14 20:26:36

Yes they should dress according to the country.

I tend to honor those who I am visiting by abiding by their preferences.

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Manwë 2012/06/14 19:10:41

Yes they should dress according to the country.

Wherever you are, you need to conform to the local standards.

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sglmom 2012/06/14 17:43:47 (edited)

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+2
Now I would say this ..
when I've been stationed overseas ..
on Leave ..
I do dress modestly ..
Western style .. Slacks .. Polo Shirts ..
there should be some 'mystery' ..
(and you should be sensitive to their local customs too)

Being a guest .. know the culture and traditions ..
if you want to 'reveal' .. what should best be a little bit of 'mystery' ..
perhaps some other nation to visit would be a better choice for you ..

(you should feel free to show your face .. enjoy the sites .. and not be too 'encumbered' or uncomfortable .. but still .. free to move about in safety)

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Marlow ~ Let There Be Light 2012/06/14 17:12:34

Yes they should dress according to the country.

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Yes, you are a guest in their country. What do you think Americans would do if tourists violated our conventions? We would be upset. If you don't tlike their conventions, don't visit.

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Yosyp 2012/06/14 16:36:10

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+3
as someone else said when in Rome, I don't think they should have to wear burkas, not that they are saying that but if the custom is dress modestly I think they should, its there country.

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Max 2012/06/14 16:26:55

No they should wear whatever they want.

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Unless of course there is a law against dressing a certain way. Otherwise, screw them! We're Americans.

There's an old saying though: ' When in Rome, do as the Romans do'.

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Yosyp to Max 2012/06/14 17:28:31

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Americans don't have special privlidges when it comes to customs of other nations. But you seem to be giving two separate answers, when in Rome but screw them?

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umapathy Krishnamurthy 2012/06/14 16:26:18

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+5
We should accept the country's rule of the law

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««Gingey, the Master Debate... 2012/06/14 16:23:54

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+4
Unless you want to look like an idiot tourist

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MandaLynne 2012/06/14 16:07:13

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+3
You should respect the customs of a country you are visiting.

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Speedy 2012/06/14 15:40:56

No they should wear whatever they want.

+1
Between the two categories. Don't expose your body, but wear western cloths.

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apachehellfire65 2012/06/14 15:28:53

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+4
they should respect the local customs within reason.

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JanePotter 2012/06/14 15:22:21

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+3
When in Rome, do as the Romans do

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whitewulf--the unruly mobster 2012/06/14 15:17:31
Sister Jean 2012/06/14 15:10:21

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+5
yes

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Cliff 2012/06/14 15:10:10

No they should wear whatever they want.

+2
The guys should wear speedos and the gals should wear sting bikinis.

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♒ßεllεchεvεllε®♒ 2012/06/14 14:59:48

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+6
Even though it appears to be a double standard. Imjussayin.

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Rebel Yell 2012/06/14 14:59:36

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+4
I have never visted Arab countries, but when in any foreign country I respect the laws , customs, and culture of that country. The problem with Arab countries is what they consider " revealing clothing" would be sleeveless shirts and knee length shorts. Just stay the hell away from that area of the world.

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flaca BN-0 2012/06/14 14:59:00

Yes they should dress according to the country.

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Part of the fun of travelling to other countries, is to experience a completely different culture. So if you are allowed to visit their homeland, see the sights etc you should respect their overal modesty rules. If you don't want to observe their cultural rules, why go in the first place? Be respectful. I think most people are.

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Marlow ... to flaca BN-0 2012/06/14 17:14:12

+3
We actually agree for a change. :)

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Lady Whitewolf 2012/06/14 14:49:56

No they should wear whatever they want.

+2
NO

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skroehr 2012/06/14 14:41:29

Yes they should dress according to the country.

+6
Yes. As they say...."When in Rome, do as the Romans do". It's being respectful of their culture, and you'll get along a lot better with the people if you're tying at least to blend in a bit. This is true everywhere.

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mk, Smartass Oracle 2012/06/14 14:26:27

No they should wear whatever they want.

+3
No they shouldn't visit Arab countries period.

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««Ginge... to mk, Sma... 2012/06/14 16:24:41

+2
Why not?

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