Is leather taboo in Goa

curly2gardening · Nov 24th, 2005, 05:26

Hi - can you help - is it okay to wear leather jackets in Goa - also, is it frowned upon to smoke in public in Goa?

adiyar · Nov 24th, 2005, 06:01

No and no

cyberhippie · Nov 24th, 2005, 06:30

Wearing a leather jacket, mini skirt, crappy sun glasses, shorts that don't fit, old women in a mini bikini, even older men in a thong. the wrong football shirt, or indeed a bad "perm" won't get you noticed in most of the beach resorts of Goa.

It's nice that you are actually aware enough to ask but the "cultural paint war" has been won and for good or for bad. A blind eye has been turned for the "greater good" In Goa.
Pretty much anything goes in the name of making money (I'm not knocking that it's just reality) and a stand for cultural responsibility in Goa seems a thankless task!!

You'll still be astounded by the hospitality of the locals though, one thing that has has survived the ravages of tourism!!

GoanCanuck · Nov 24th, 2005, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by curly2gardening

Hi - can you help - is it okay to wear leather jackets in Goa - also, is it frowned upon to smoke in public in Goa?

The weather in Goa is too warm for wearing a leather jacket. You will feel uncomfortable wearing it.

Nick-H · Nov 24th, 2005, 11:29

Is wearing a leather jacket taboo anywhere? Judging by the number of shops selling them in Spencer Plaza, I wouldn't have thought so. Mind you, far too hot to wear one here.

Probably better not to rush into a temple wearing one, but then, I don't suppose Indian men take off their leather belts...

Belts, shoes, etc. I don't think leather is taboo at all.

But best not to ask your Brahmin friend to help you do a quick repair on your jacket! Oh dear, no!

Smoking? Yes. Mustn't smoke anywhere in India. The many men you see smoking are just an illusion. I wish, I wish, I wish

Unless you are a woman: you won't see a woman smoking in public

edwardseco · Nov 24th, 2005, 12:29

Only leather hot points..

Nick-H · Nov 24th, 2005, 13:16

...nice one

curly2gardening · Nov 24th, 2005, 19:10

Thanks everyone - it's my dad - it's very cold in the UK in Feb (snowing) so needs to take something to keep warm - but I'll take it that it's no. And smoking in public is a no then as well?

butterball · Nov 24th, 2005, 20:43

Smoking what ?

cyberhippie · Nov 24th, 2005, 21:41

Smoking in public is a no no no they were fining people lasty year for smoking on the beach and a friend of mine got fined for smoking outside a restaurant!!

Nick-H · Nov 24th, 2005, 22:18

I was joking about the smoking (or wishfull thinking...). The tobacco companies have to peddle their poisons somewhere, and places where politicians are more interested in money and power than health of the population* are great markets.

I don't know Goa, but the streets here are full of men smoking. It is a no-no for women.

*there are exceptions. I don't know the up-to-date story of the attempt to ban gutka (paan masala) in Maharashtra, but at least it shows there are some politicians that care

cyberhippie · Nov 24th, 2005, 22:26

Goa seems to have a bit of a bee in it's bonnet over smoking and what with the parties practically a thing of the past, the local Police have to subsidise their salaries somehow!!

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Wearing a leather jacket, mini skirt, crappy sun glasses, shorts that don't fit, old women in a mini bikini, even older men in a thong. the wrong football shirt, or indeed a bad "perm" won't get you noticed in most of the beach resorts of Goa. It's nice that you are actually aware enough to ask but the "cultural paint war" has been won and for good or for bad. A blind eye has been turned for the "greater good" In Goa. Pretty much anything goes in the name of making money (I'm not knocking that it's just reality) and a stand for cultural responsibility in Goa seems a thankless task!! You'll still be astounded by the hospitality of the locals though, one thing that has has survived the ravages of tourism!! Last edited by cyberhippie : Nov 24th, 2005 at 19:29.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Is wearing a leather jacket taboo anywhere? Judging by the number of shops selling them in Spencer Plaza, I wouldn't have thought so. Mind you, far too hot to wear one here. Probably better not to rush into a temple wearing one, but then, I don't suppose Indian men take off their leather belts... Belts, shoes, etc. I don't think leather is taboo at all. But best not to ask your Brahmin friend to help you do a quick repair on your jacket! Oh dear, no! Smoking? Yes. Mustn't smoke anywhere in India. The many men you see smoking are just an illusion. I wish, I wish, I wish Unless you are a woman: you won't see a woman smoking in public __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	I was joking about the smoking (or wishfull thinking...). The tobacco companies have to peddle their poisons somewhere, and places where politicians are more interested in money and power than health of the population* are great markets. I don't know Goa, but the streets here are full of men smoking. It is a no-no for women. *there are exceptions. I don't know the up-to-date story of the attempt to ban gutka (paan masala) in Maharashtra, but at least it shows there are some politicians that care

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