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Rod
Guest
I am thinking of travelling to the Dominican Republic. How tolerant are the local people with respect to gay people? Is the display of public affection - tasteful - between two males acceptable?
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Gay tolerance in Dominican Republic?
M
Me
Guest
Re: sexual behavior
All people are welcome, and expected to behave. Public displays of sexual foreplay are generally frowned upon, as there are many tourists who bring families and want there kids to be in wholesome family type environments, so behave as you would in front of your sister's family and their kids.
All people are welcome, and expected to behave. Public displays of sexual foreplay are generally frowned upon, as there are many tourists who bring families and want there kids to be in wholesome family type environments, so behave as you would in front of your sister's family and their kids.
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ECH, M.D.
Guest
Re: sexual behavior
Very well put. In public, don't do anything that would embarrass your sister or her kids but in the privacy of your own home, hotel room, bed room, what you do is no one's business. If you want to go to bed with tricycles, who am I to say no!
Very well put. In public, don't do anything that would embarrass your sister or her kids but in the privacy of your own home, hotel room, bed room, what you do is no one's business. If you want to go to bed with tricycles, who am I to say no!
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MIKY
Guest
Re: sexual behavior
I have two kids and I am in a gay relationship. My partner and I kiss before our kids and I do not see why we shouldn't. What's wrong with it ??? Having say that, I must add that the Dominican people (like must american) are very close minded. For your safety and for your companion, do not display gay affection in public. There is a vibrant gay community in Santo Domingo (there is three bars) and one gay bar in Santiago. In respect of hotels, it is wise to select a gay friendly one. El Duque de Wellington in Santo Domingo is one of them. AVOID Hostal ZAPATA in BOCA CHICA. The owner is a real homophobic and quite a vulgar person. Goodluck in your trip.
I have two kids and I am in a gay relationship. My partner and I kiss before our kids and I do not see why we shouldn't. What's wrong with it ??? Having say that, I must add that the Dominican people (like must american) are very close minded. For your safety and for your companion, do not display gay affection in public. There is a vibrant gay community in Santo Domingo (there is three bars) and one gay bar in Santiago. In respect of hotels, it is wise to select a gay friendly one. El Duque de Wellington in Santo Domingo is one of them. AVOID Hostal ZAPATA in BOCA CHICA. The owner is a real homophobic and quite a vulgar person. Goodluck in your trip.
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ECH, M.D.
Guest
Re: sexual behavior
Is this a kiss like you kiss your sister good night or do you "swap spit"? I see no problem with a show of affection if in good taste (what ever the hell that is). Do you make out and/or have sex in front of the kids? I personally think that would be in poor taste but I am sure there are those to disagree with me.
Is this a kiss like you kiss your sister good night or do you "swap spit"? I see no problem with a show of affection if in good taste (what ever the hell that is). Do you make out and/or have sex in front of the kids? I personally think that would be in poor taste but I am sure there are those to disagree with me.
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Tom
Guest
Re: sexual behavior/moral issues
Miky
Someone posed a question about "gay friendly" and I think people tried to give an honest answer with safety in mind, not a moral opinion on tolerance.
There are many places in the United States where persons that are not "Lily white" can not safely enter. Only a "few" years ago, colored people could not vote. (in 1994, I spent a year working in Eastern Kentucky, the "Bible belt" of the US. One County, Rockcastle, proudly proclaimed that we don't have any "Niggers" living withon our county) Not everyone has learned to accept all people and readers are only trying to answer a question asked, not change the thinking of close minded persons
Tom
Miky
Someone posed a question about "gay friendly" and I think people tried to give an honest answer with safety in mind, not a moral opinion on tolerance.
There are many places in the United States where persons that are not "Lily white" can not safely enter. Only a "few" years ago, colored people could not vote. (in 1994, I spent a year working in Eastern Kentucky, the "Bible belt" of the US. One County, Rockcastle, proudly proclaimed that we don't have any "Niggers" living withon our county) Not everyone has learned to accept all people and readers are only trying to answer a question asked, not change the thinking of close minded persons
Tom
P
prtyr
Guest
Re: sexual behavior
I think it depends wher you are. Do you and your girlfriend make out in your sisters living room in front of the kids? How about at the beach when you are alone? In a crowded disco?
My novia certainly wouldn't have a problem "swapping spit" as you say in a bar or disco, and I don't think anyone would even notice let alone have a problem with it.
If two gay guys or gals were "swapping spit" in the same disco, there would probably be a negative reaction.
I was in a disco in Colombia and two gay guys were slow dancing and making out. I pride myself on being openminded, but have to reluctantly admit I was a little bit uncomfortable.
I think it is just because I am not used to seeing it as much. Although many in the Disco seemed uncomfortable or even entertained, nobody would try and stop it, or cause problems, just as they wouldn't cause problems if two heterosexuals were doing the same thing.
I do think it will take time for it to be as widely accepted as it should be.
I think it depends wher you are. Do you and your girlfriend make out in your sisters living room in front of the kids? How about at the beach when you are alone? In a crowded disco?
My novia certainly wouldn't have a problem "swapping spit" as you say in a bar or disco, and I don't think anyone would even notice let alone have a problem with it.
If two gay guys or gals were "swapping spit" in the same disco, there would probably be a negative reaction.
I was in a disco in Colombia and two gay guys were slow dancing and making out. I pride myself on being openminded, but have to reluctantly admit I was a little bit uncomfortable.
I think it is just because I am not used to seeing it as much. Although many in the Disco seemed uncomfortable or even entertained, nobody would try and stop it, or cause problems, just as they wouldn't cause problems if two heterosexuals were doing the same thing.
I do think it will take time for it to be as widely accepted as it should be.
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ECH, M.D.
Guest
Re: sexual behavior
That is what I am trying to say without condemning or condoning anything...there is always a time and a place and it depends on who you are and where you are and what you are doing. I think one of the precepts of "good manners" is that one's behavior should try not to make others "uncomfortable" or be "offensive". If you are in unfamiliar territory, look around and see what is or seems to be accepted then take your que from that. That should keep things pretty safe all the way around. And that is what the original question was I believe.
That is what I am trying to say without condemning or condoning anything...there is always a time and a place and it depends on who you are and where you are and what you are doing. I think one of the precepts of "good manners" is that one's behavior should try not to make others "uncomfortable" or be "offensive". If you are in unfamiliar territory, look around and see what is or seems to be accepted then take your que from that. That should keep things pretty safe all the way around. And that is what the original question was I believe.
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mina
Guest
Re: sexual behavior ratings/& question for ECH M.D
Every country has a "norm" of what it considers good conduct in public.
Pretend each country in the world has a rating for what is considered sexually acceptable public conduct.
I frequent a Thai restaurant where they rate each dish with a flame count to let you know how spicy it is.
Here is an example of how this could be applied to our topic. 1 flame being the most closed and 10 flames being the most open minded and tolerant:
Britain 4 flames
Italy 4 flames
Thailand 8 flames
USA 7 flames
Japan 1 flame
Germany 5 flames
Holland 8 flames
Domincan Rep. 3 flames
and so on... USA is hard to rate overall because too wide a spectrum. Perhaps state by state rating would be easier.
Now you try your own ratings of how things are accepted around the world and the DR., and go with that.
My advice is this: don't wear your sexuality on your sleeve when you travel to places you are unfamiliar with .... Hold it out of view as a secret to be unveiled in the privacy of your room. You will stay out of a lot of trouble that way and enjoy your travels more.
QUESTION FOR ECH M.D. : KISSING TRICYCLES??? A NEW TREND PERHAPS? HOW CUTE !!!! You are unveiling quite the sense of humour !!!!
cheers,
Mina
Every country has a "norm" of what it considers good conduct in public.
Pretend each country in the world has a rating for what is considered sexually acceptable public conduct.
I frequent a Thai restaurant where they rate each dish with a flame count to let you know how spicy it is.
Here is an example of how this could be applied to our topic. 1 flame being the most closed and 10 flames being the most open minded and tolerant:
Britain 4 flames
Italy 4 flames
Thailand 8 flames
USA 7 flames
Japan 1 flame
Germany 5 flames
Holland 8 flames
Domincan Rep. 3 flames
and so on... USA is hard to rate overall because too wide a spectrum. Perhaps state by state rating would be easier.
Now you try your own ratings of how things are accepted around the world and the DR., and go with that.
My advice is this: don't wear your sexuality on your sleeve when you travel to places you are unfamiliar with .... Hold it out of view as a secret to be unveiled in the privacy of your room. You will stay out of a lot of trouble that way and enjoy your travels more.
QUESTION FOR ECH M.D. : KISSING TRICYCLES??? A NEW TREND PERHAPS? HOW CUTE !!!! You are unveiling quite the sense of humour !!!!
cheers,
Mina
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ECH, M.D.
Guest
Re: sexual behavior ratings/& question for ECH M.D
Mina, one of my earliest memories was a big red three wheeler I had when I was about three. I wanted to take it to bed with me! Mother and I compromised and had it sit by the bedside for my use as soon as I popped out of bed!!! TRUE STORY
Mina, one of my earliest memories was a big red three wheeler I had when I was about three. I wanted to take it to bed with me! Mother and I compromised and had it sit by the bedside for my use as soon as I popped out of bed!!! TRUE STORY
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mina
Guest
TRICYCLE POWER!!!!!!
That is truly adorable!!!
My three year old does similar things with his tricycle. He insists that I put a little blanket on it every night. He hasn't asked me to let him sleep with it yet??!!
Here is a toast to the love of tricycles everywhere!
Mina
That is truly adorable!!!
My three year old does similar things with his tricycle. He insists that I put a little blanket on it every night. He hasn't asked me to let him sleep with it yet??!!
Here is a toast to the love of tricycles everywhere!
Mina