Not trying to offend anyone.. just curious. What is the etiquette for things like that?
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Short answer: No\n\nLong answer:\nWhen you are nude with other people in a social environment where sex is not the main focus you soon "forget" that they are in fact all naked.  You are still aware of that fact but, the shock value disappears very quickly.\n\nYou then find yourself interacting with them in the same way that you would had you been clothed.  You see people that you find attractive and others that you don't.  What would be rude would be to gawk, staring at someones crotch all the time would probably make them feel uneasy.  People who gawk and make others feel uneasy would probably be asked to leave.\n\nNow, the following may not be true at all nudist places but at the places my wife and I frequent people are very open about things.  They tend to chat very quickly, make newcomers feel at home and generally just have a good time.  There, when you get to know people better and because of the mutual respect people have they find it easier to talk about their bodies, you can compliment someone because they have a good figure, nice legs, beautifully pierced n*pples and not have to fear that they will take it in a negative way.  The checking out really becomes a conversation between two people rather than someone trying to catch a peek without being noticed.\n\nBut, in general, everybody knows that people are checking one another out.  It's a normal part of being human and when done in moderation it's perfectly fine and hey, let's face it it's fun.\n\nI do want to make it clear that when reading the above some people may think that you now have to look like a model to fit in but, this is not true at all.  When you are there you find that everyone has something that is worth checking out.  Most importantly, you realise that you have features that people want to check out, not because of anything sexual, but because   they genuinely find it beautiful at a human level.  Someone may have nice legs but no bust, one guy may be very well hung but have a belly or have really nice hands but a sensitive skin so they aren't very tanned.  An important side-effect of this is that you soon find yourself "checking out" personalities.  You begin to see people as not just bodies but, because they physically don't "hide" anything, their inner beauty becomes more prominent.  You find yourself "checking out" people you wouldn't normally, since they aren't magazine pretty, but because they take pride in the bodies they have rather that hide away because they fear that they will not live up to other peoples expectations.
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I don't think it's socially acceptable, then again it depends on the circle you run around in including the age group. Hope that helps\nCheers\nM7
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You are being toyed with, from the way it sounds at least. I wouldn't put up with that. It is never fun to be at the butt end of someone else's game, whether it is a malicious one or not.
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If it's not a question, don't post it.\n\nI won't report you, but don't do this again. Spread holiday cheer elsewhere, okay?
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yeh, you should prolly bring it up. that way atleast it will be out in the air, and any tension will be from peoples open opinions, and not from trying to hide it and stuff.
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Well, it isn't proper because ppl get offended. Please note above answers. Most don't get offended by black or white. I am terrible at guessing nationality so if I don't know I just don't say. We don't call mexicans brown either, so really their are a lot of inconsistities. Preety much the rule to follow is, go with the flow and if it is going to hurt someone, don't do it unless it is important, terminology isn't important
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Sounds fishy if you ask me. What are you trying to do?
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Its called immersion. If everyone is doing it, then it doesnt seem so out of place. And speak for yourself about it being a sensitive issue, Id have no problem doing it. :)
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My dear there is still such thing as business etiquette and \nbusinesses emphasize it more than ever. It is crucial to the business to provide excellent customer service. If you have ran into an unpleasant situation do report it. Do bring it to your supervisor's attention because there is a high chance that this colleague of yours has been rude to others before as well.
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It depends on the person but as a rule of thumb it's never a good idea. Most people would feel disrespected or insecure by such a comment. I know I would.
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In a group setting ladies is not offensive.  Being called "The Old Lady" is.  It is a matter of showing respect, something there is precious little of these days.
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is this not ridicules?
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I don't know of any culture in which that kind of behavior is accepted. The guy is either BS'ing you or he is a pervert.
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I dont usualy tell peole my business nor do I flautn my sexuality. I leave it where it belongs in the bedroom. NOt to say that I wouldt admit it if I was comfortable with the person asking. I dont agree with being extra OUt and practically wearing a rainbow flag or a raiblw pin. SOme people get a little over zealous or proud.
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yea...\nplz don get offended 4 this..
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You guys are unbelievable. I can't believe you all are answering questions in the Etiquette area.\n\nSometimes, you just have to put up with listening to stuff you don't want to hear.  Politely excuse yourself, period.  Tell them you have to go.\n\nBeing rude will net you nothing but another enemy. There's no reason for that - you never know when the person you're talking to now will appear again in your life -- maybe a boss, a co-worker, or a friend's friend, or worse, a waitress or waiter who has the ability and opportunity to spit in your food.  It's always a good idea to be polite to everyone, and it's just the right thing to do.
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I see nothing wrong with the site.  If the recommendation was sincere, I don't think anyone should be offended.\n\nOn the other hand, if you were to say "hey lard  a s s  check out this sight if you can get your fat fingers to type one letter at a time".  I can see that approach offending someone.\n\nI could easily liken this to a tool.  Tools are normally used as tools, but all too frequently they are used as weapons.  So, I guess the bottom line is you.  Are you using a tool or have you converted it to a weapon?