Public Perceptions: A Double Standard - Page 6
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Be careful how you behave when you're around the people who saw you dance. Even if wearing your everyday dress or caftan, some people will think you look tacky and seamy if they see you smoking a cigarette, drinking hard liquor, or indelicately scratching yourself. Also, avoid using swear words where they can hear you. Many of these behaviors are associated with low-class people. Instead, behave as though you were an elegant movie star with wonderful taste.
Your Turn
- Is there a double standard in your community?
- Why do you think this double standard exists? Do you agree with my analysis, or do you think I missed some important points?
- What suggestions can you offer for elevating the public opinion of Oriental dance in the eyes of The General Public?
What do you think? Please click on "Start a discussion on this article" down at the very bottom of this page. Share your own thoughts on the causes of this double standard and what we can do to overcome it!
What Should We Call This Dance?
To Collect Tips Or Not?
Do you think that collecting tips from the audience contributes to the wrong ideas that people have about this dance form?
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