Prince William And Wife Kate Meet Imran Khan, Pakistan's Pm And Friend Of Diana

[anotheoldgit]

I apologise for there not being a link, but it seems that I can no longer copy and paste links on my phone.

The question I wish to ask is why did Kate choose to wear typical Pakistan dress, when their dignities don't return the same respect by dressing in western clothes when visiting our shores?

[Prudie]

I think it's a totally valid question by AOG and absolutely nothing to do with how pretty she is or how smart she is. It's not that it's polite for a woman to dress with arms and legs covered in muslim countries - it's more an offence not to. And yes absolutely does it come under cultural appropriation the way ABers (well Jim specifically) has taught me to interpret that phrase. We don't get the same respect because we don't ask or expect it - people can wear what they like.

[douglas9401]

The queen and duke would just refuse, like Phil used to do when visiting anywhere that safety or hygiene required special clothing.

No hi-viz or lab coat, hairnet and glasses for him.

[andy-hughes]

ummmm - // Yes, Andy, I was thinking Malta. It was my shoulders that needed to be covered. //

Indeed - I have been to Malta, and seen ladies refused entry to churches because they were not dressed appropriately.

// It was the same visiting temples in Thailand. They do make allowances for the tourists' attire but the shoulders have to be covered. //

Once again, I believe it is polite to observe cultural traditions in other countries, even if they appear unusual or odd to us.

Not showing the soles of the feet in Thailand is a prime example - no-one would bat an eyelid here, but in Thailand it's considered extremely offensive.

[andy-hughes]

Prudie - // And yes absolutely does it come under cultural appropriation the way ABers (well Jim specifically) has taught me to interpret that phrase. We don't get the same respect because we don't ask or expect it - people can wear what they like. //

The term 'cultural appropriation' is a nonsensical media expression dreamed up so people can feel precious about defending other cultures which have no need of it, in order to make themselves increase their need for self-righteousness when jawing away in their local Coasta.

[douglas9401]

A bit like the 'so' rule then.

[andy-hughes]

Douglas - // A bit like the 'so' rule then. //

Not at all.

One is media luvvies making up nonsensical expressions to appeal to people with an over-developed and futile sense of self-worth and value to the world around them.

The other is light-hearted jibe at people who read something on here, respond to something other than what they have read, and then criticise the originator for being wrong, based on their version of what he or she has said, which actually bears no resemblance to it whatsoever.

There is no common ground here at all, but thanks for your input.

[douglas9401]

With every word.............

[andy-hughes]

douglas - // With every word............. //

Most cryptic - sadly meaningless, but cryptic.

[THECORBYLOON]

The rules are a bit more relaxed but non-Roman Catholic royal women are expected to wear black and have their heads covered when meeting the Pope.

The Queen did this when she met the Pope at the Vatican as did the late Princess of Wales.

[melv16]

Why they should visit a country where there are over 1,000 honour killings every year (mostly women), is beyond me.
Imran Khan has done nothing to prevent these horrors.

[anneasquith]

Pakistani dress looks particularly attractive on tall thin women eg Kate and Diana. Great PR for the palace. Colours of Kate’s dresses are beautiful, bet they were not purchased ‘ down the market ‘.

[steg]

‘Looks like she’s wearing British racing green’ quite braw

[anneasquith]

For the mountains visit, she’s in Indiana Jones garb .

[anotheoldgit]

Andy hughes

/// I think they are - they are the next generation of the Royal Family, and they are adapting to changes in the world in which they live, which is appropriate in my view. ///

Perhaps you are prepared to accept the erosion of the culture and traditions of this once great country but I am not, especially when it seems that we are the only country that is prepared to do so, while other countries are not prepared to give up theirs, and people like you honour them for it.

[THECORBYLOON]

What British/English traditions do you carry on, ANOTHEOLDGIT?

[jno]

Barmaid, I should like to see Putin arrive dressed as a morris dancer.

[andy-hughes]

AOG - // Andy hughes

/// I think they are - they are the next generation of the Royal Family, and they are adapting to changes in the world in which they live, which is appropriate in my view. ///

Perhaps you are prepared to accept the erosion of the culture and traditions of this once great country but I am not, especially when it seems that we are the only country that is prepared to do so, while other countries are not prepared to give up theirs, and people like you honour them for it. //

First of all, you are making a completely unfounded assumption that I am prepared to accept the erosion of the culture and traditions of this country, when I have suggested no such thing.

Secondly you assume that other countries are not prepared to give up theirs, which is based on nothing stated by me.

Thirdly you assume that I am 'honouring them for it' - I am not sure whom I am supposed to be 'honouring', or for what, since again it is based on nothing I have said.

Not for the first time, you are deducing nonsense from your own imagination and attributing it to something you imagine I think, or have said, and not for the first time, you are completely wrong on both counts.

[Barmaid]

JNO now there's a thought. Or Mrs Merkel in traditional Welsh dress.

[anotheoldgit]

andy-hughes

/// First of all, you are making a completely unfounded assumption that I am prepared to accept the erosion of the culture and traditions of this country, when I have suggested no such thing. ///

Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't it you who put:

/// "I think they are - they are the next generation of the Royal Family, and they are adapting to changes in the world in which they live, which is appropriate in my view" ///.

I take this as meaning that you are in favor of the changes that the young Royals are making to the centuries old culture and traditions of our Royal Family.

[anotheoldgit]

andy-hughes

/// Secondly you assume that other countries are not prepared to give up theirs, which is based on nothing stated by me. ///

And neither did I say that my assumption was some thing stated by you, I made my assumption based on fact.