2006-12-11 01:44:59 · 16 answers · asked by shygirl78 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
No you should try to fit into the culture you are now in. I do not care if you are visiting or permanent.
2006-12-11 01:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by shadouse 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, for me that depends. Are you a real African? Like born in Africa? Then sure why not. But if you are an American and you are black then no. My experience has shown me that black Americans don't really care for real Africans too much so I'm always wondering why there is a desire to imitate them with dress. That would be like me wearing Bavarian garb around here when I'm not from Germany. My ancestors are.
2006-12-11 09:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by A B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wear my native clothes on special occasions. If people ask I will tell them. I personally find it's not practial to wear native African clothes everyday where I live basically because the wether is too cold.
2006-12-11 23:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by mizzbellz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is important to you. There are cultural heritages that is important to keep the history of their ancestors present and there are also subcultures, in which we live in today. It is also important to keep the present subcultures, in which we live going. It is how we unite as a people instead of dividing. The area in which we live, is our subculture. For instance, the town, city or suburb is our subculture. Some things are acceptable in certain communities, and some things are not acceptable. IF we live within our subculture to show respect and keep peaceful relations we must not do things to offend the members within the subculture. So I would say, we should carefully examine what is important to ourselves and what is important to those around us. We should make decisions based on that.
2006-12-11 09:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be awesome if they did, then they would stand out and it will prompt people to ask questions. A plus about wearing clothing according to your culture shows that your not ashamed from wear you come from.
2006-12-11 09:52:24 · answer #5 · answered by sunny4life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were African I would, at least on occasion, , like a holiday or gathering..The clothes are beautiful that you wear!
2006-12-11 09:48:09 · answer #6 · answered by Mt ~^^~~^^~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure I would want to make anything about me know when abroad.. With all the bad things happening in this world.. I would stay quiet and enjoy the view.. while you can!!
2006-12-11 09:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by lepluver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could, but WHY?? As the old saying goes, When in America, do what the Americans do. Be proud and talk about your culture, but there's no need to dress the part.
2006-12-11 09:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by D.C 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think everyone should be proud of their heritage and if wearing the traditional clothing is how someone would want to express that, I am all for it.
2006-12-11 09:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by Tabitha 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's insulting to host countries - you're basically saying "here I am and I don't care about your culture, habits, fashion, style, anything." How do you feel when people come to your country and don't care about your habits there? When they come and rub their culture in your face? I generally learn more from open-minded people who accept my culture and let me accept theirs, and I avoid those aggressive types who come to another country and arrogantly pretend they're still in their village and demand to be respected for it.
2006-12-11 09:51:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋