Any arabs in the house? Is it a faux pas for a non-arab to wear a thobe?

[halik]

Would that be considered improper ?

 

[FoBoT]

for those wondering what it is

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thawb

Anthony Bourdain (Travel channel show 'No Reservations') had one made for him and wore it when he visited Saudi Arabia

 

[Barfo]

I don't consider an arab wearing jeans a faux pas so no.

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: Barfo
I don't consider an arab wearing jeans a faux pas so no.

...?

 

[Zim Hosein]

Topic Title: Any arabs in the house? Is it a faux pas for a non-arab to wear a thobe?

No.

 

[TallBill]

Any arabs in the house?

No.

 

[OCGuy]

Carnivore is listening.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Any arabs in the house?

No.

i think he meant the forum, not YOUR house

 

[ahurtt]

Nah man, if you wanna prance around in a dress that's your thing. . .more power to ya. To each his own, who are we to judge?

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: TallBill

Any arabs in the house?

No.

i think he meant the forum, not YOUR house

Oh.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: ahurtt
Nah man, if you wanna prance around in a dress that's your thing. . .more power to ya. To each his own, who are we to judge?

I think that thing would be incredibly comfortable in the heat.

 

[Crono]

No, it's perfectly fine.

It's common for visitors and tourists to wear them in Gulf countries, it's a matter of comfort, not really against any fashion or other taboos for non-Arabs to wear them.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: TallBill

Any arabs in the house?

No.

i think he meant the forum, not YOUR house

Oh.

LOL, none in the "woodpile", either. </obtuse WW2 propaganda reference >