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From: zubbie@ihlpl.UUCP (Jeanette Zobjeck)
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Re: Provocation ... and sunbathing
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Date: Thu, 25-Jul-85 14:00:41 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 25 14:00:41 1985
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> As I was doing some beachcombing last week on a deserted stretch of beach
> I came upon a sunbather wearing only a hat.  Not knowing the appropriate
> etiquette I kept on walking (and looking!).  Is this "provocation" or what?
> How far could I go I wondered, am I expected to strip before saying "good
> morning - nice day" ?   Can I be arrested if I exposed myself?   Does this
> mean she is "available?"
> 
> What does Miss Manners of 1985  have to say about this?

Depending on your background (religious, family, etc) you personally might
have any number of reactions to such a situation.
Strictly speaking if one considers that there is no inherent reason
for clothing other than protection from the elements and personal
comfort then simply treating the situation as normal would seem
to be the best track to follow.
If being dresed while in conversation (congress?) with a nude person
bothers you perhaps you should investigate the reasons for the
discomforture.

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Jeanette Zobjeck ihnp4!ihlpl!zubbie
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