| | Egypt - Part 6c - Censored from Supporter Blog
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PDA
When I say PDA, you immediately think about a couple making out in public. This idea does not stem from the term public display of affection as much as our cultural perception of acceptable physical affection in public. Holding hands is a sign of affection, and if done in public, therefore it’s PDA.
Any form of PDA is taboo in Ugandan culture. I never saw a couple holding hands once the entire time I was there. Of course Steph and I didn’t hold hands while there to be respectful of the local customs, but this made me very sad, because I like holding her hand.
In Egypt, I saw several young couples holding hands or locking arms, which made me very happy. I just like to see people open about the love they have for each other in public. It’s happy.
Later I learned that this practice is a product of the rebellious youth culture. The older generation does not find it acceptable, but it is widely practiced with the new generation, which raises an interesting question for westerners. If it’s acceptable for young Egyptians, is it acceptable for young foreigners, or should foreigners adopt the more rigid traditions of the older generation?
I don’t have a good answer to that.
Anyway, it was nice to see people holding hands.
Orderly Stores
Shops had organized shelves, rather than appearing as a packrat’s garage which is what I became used to in Uganda. |
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