So many questions on here about nudity and its offensiveness. Most are united is saying nudity is not offensive.
If this is true why is it that when someone has to change or be nude breifly in the presence of another adult they cover thier eyes or turn around. I understand if the person wants privicy or ask them to turn around but aren't we to the point where we can see another adult naked without thinking it is wrong or bad or evil or unnatural or sexual.
If you were with a person (either of same or oppisite sex) that had to change or get naked for some reason and didn't ask you to leave or turn around and seemed at ease with being undressed in front of you, would you cover your eyes or turn round on your own?
2007-02-05 08:29:31 · 14 answers · asked by orangecross666 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Many of us don't turn away or cover our eyes when we're in the company of another nude person. I go to the nude beach where thousands of us are naked every day, and there's absolutely no shame involved on anyone's part.
I don't mind being seen naked by others, and really can't figure out what the big deal is about simple, non-sexual nudity.
Obviously, the negative feelings that many people hold stem from the association of nudity and sexuality, which is something that many societies have fostered over time. There is certainly a situational link between nudity and sexuality (as in circumstances when sexual activity is the reason for the nudity) but there are many times and situations where there is no sexual component to the nudity whatsoever.
Enjoying nudity at a beach or friend's pool, in a sauna, simply lying outdoors on a sunny day or even at home reading or listening to music are examples of non-sexual nudity which are both appropriate to the situation and enjoyable to the individual. I've always found nudity to be nicely sensual, but not necessarily sexual. There is a difference, and more people need to accept that difference, understand it and then incorporate it into their feelings about nudity in general.
Hope this helps!
2007-02-06 08:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by nudie chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on who I was with would determine if I would close my eyes or turn around. Just as if I needed to change I would ask the person I was with to not look if that's what I wanted. Nudity in itself is not offensive unless brought up that way. Alot of famous artwork is nude as well as different cultures. Sexual nudity is what I believe to be offensive if it out in the open . If we want to see that we should do that in private and respect others wishes. Of course nudity shouldn't be just anywhere..we are smarter than that I would hope.
2007-02-05 18:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by Deb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't turn around if they didn't seem uncomfortable with it, as I am not uncomfortable with nudity. However, if I sense any hesitation, I cover my eyes or turn around to respect the other persons modesty and not make them feel embarrassed. I think a lot of people are taught from the time they are young that a body should be covered up, or that they should be embarrassed by their naked form. While teaching children to wear clothes in public and around people is certainly appropriate, I think it is also what leads to our general feeling that nudity is not acceptable.
2007-02-05 16:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by Kate L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To put it simply the average naked person is usually an average person naked, and for the most part is an unfortunate happenstance.
Rarely ever do we get to glimpse someone of supermodel beauty naked in a random circumstance let alone in our company and totally at ease with undressing in front of us.
2007-02-05 18:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Crighton 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they did not ask and seemed at ease then no i would not turn round or look away. I would continue to talk to them looking them in the eye.
I am happy to be naked around others and dont try to hide.
2007-02-06 15:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I think its a part of American etiquette that we don't look at someone else's nudeness. Its kinda like the fact that its rude to talk with your mouth full type of thing. I guess its our culture to do things like that.
2007-02-05 19:42:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I probably would turn around.
I just don't think it's right to sit and stare at the person. That'd make me feel uncomfortable if someone was watching me change.
2007-02-05 16:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by frozenpancake582 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not look because I don't want to see what I think is private. I'm going to respect them in the way I want to be respected.
2007-02-05 18:26:58 · answer #8 · answered by Naomi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probabley because they do not want to see the other person who is naked. Thats my guess.
2007-02-05 16:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by Nicole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you stare at them, they might feel uncomfortable. Just like you have to give people their space, they need privacy too.
2007-02-05 16:45:16 · answer #10 · answered by CedarledgeWIT07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋