What does inappropriate mean to you?
I think that "inappropriate" isn't a constant. It's like the idea of something being "pretty" - yeah there are some things that many people can agree are "pretty" but there will always be someone who has another opinion. Or something might be pretty to one culture, like body painting or huge jewelry, when it is strange to another culture. Propriety has all to do with where you are and who you're with. If you're with people you know that don't like talking about personal things like dirty games or clubbing, then it would be inappropriate to invite them to participate or sometimes even talk about it. Something can be inappropriate at one time and location, and totally appropriate at another time and location. A bikini might be appropriate on the beach, but I doubt ANYONE would agree that it's appropriate to wear to the office. There is no black and white - everything changes depending on where you are and who you're with. I don't think it's up to other people to make personal choices for others... like, if I don't like bikinis, I'm free to not wear one, but I shouldn't force others to agree with me or to bend to my opinions.
Is it appropriate or inappropriate for a non-Sikh to greet a Sikh by saying "Sat Sri Akaal Ji?"?
yes it is appropriate, in fact sikhs will appreciate it if it came from a non-sikh. so it will be received well. i will like it if a non sikh would greet me with sat sri akaal ji instead of hi or hello . To add something here, beware of 'oops' misleading answers. an impostor and a hater of sikhism and misleads people about the sikh faith . although his this answer is fine , but still vague and off the topic. click on the source links for the proof.
Job interview! What is appropriate and inappropriate to wear?
Better to show up overdressed than underdressed! Ideally, a button-down long-sleeved shirt with a tie and dress pants. A simple color for the shirt; nothing too crazy like orange or lavender... a white shirt and a sedate tie that preferably has a pattern that complements his eye color. For something like CPK he could probably get away with a polo shirt but it's better to show his prospective employers that he's willing to go above and beyond than just do what's necessary. Do not wear jeans under any circumstances.
What habits are deemed appropriate for man but inappropriate for a woman?
Being untrustworthy and irresponsible in any way, totally ok for ‘boys who will be boys’ but not for women, they always have to be accountable. Also, sleeping around and being irresponsible about that (no protection despite many partners) and lying to partners, also much more culturally accepted for ‘boys who will be boys’ and not for ‘dirty sluts’. Being very confident up to the point of feeling way too entitled and acting overly dominant is totally accepted for men, whereas woman are already being shunned for showing an appropriate level of confidence in their capabilities and being able to stand up for themselves for that matter. Showing a lot of skin is perhaps considered inappropriate for man in some environments, but no one is going to vilify and stigmatize them for it on the street, whereas women are told they should not be suprised at being harassed if they appear too attractive.And so on, and so on. Thereby women do experience some advantages of these patriarchal social norms as well, like it being much easier for them to get help with anything, where men are always expected to fend for themselves, but that was not the question. I do feel I have to point it out though, before I am being accused of taking up a victim stance and not seeing the other side.
Is a banana costume inappropriate?
i have to dress up for a costume party for church so it has to be appropriate. meaning no sexual innuendo at alll. and i was thinking of being a banana. so would this costume be inappropriate because of something it might refer to? if you know what i mean. if yes, then does anybody have an idea for a costume? it can't be scary, gorry etc, can't be sexual at alll.
When is a social behavior appropriate? When it is inappropriate?
Usually, appropriate social behavior are social behavior that is seen as fine or okay for you to do by the public. When the public thinks that you are not supposed to do such a thing, you will be said to have done an inappropriate thing.
Is it really appropriate for people on Quora to ask inappropriate questions?
What is your definition of inappropriateness? Because, and A question from a kid to a teenager can be inappropriate and a teenager's question to an adult can be in appropriate. In inappropriateness is not in the question, but where the question is originating with respect to the knowledge/maturity levels of the asker to yours. I firmly believe nothing is a stupid question and nothing is inappropriate. Its just our inclination towards it whether we want to answer it (or) not.Yes, there can be questions that make us feel like "what the heck", but I lately got know that, there is something related to Quora credits, you get more credits if your question has more number of followers and viewers, so some people are misusing it by making their question like simple and stupid to trigger our irritation and make you answer, then they get credits for that. (This is my new discovery, If I'm wrong, happy to change my idea on Quora credits wrt to this)And yes, yesterday, someone posted a question like, but it was more about asking for Mumbai based engineering freshers to join their company. I feel this is inappropriate place to post such thing where Quora can used to spread/seek knowledge.
In what relationships showing grace is appropriate and inappropriate.?
Not sure I understand your question. Do you mean grace as kindness, love, forgiveness? Breeding, courtesy, elegance in manner and form is always appropriate. Forgiveness has not much to do with relationships, I think. It would depend on the gravity of the offense and your own capacity to forgive. Some crimes are felt to be irredeemable and forgiveness is left to a higher power.
Is it inappropriate for a civilian to say "Semper Fi" to a Marine?
‘Semper Fi’ is short for ‘Ever Faithful’, ‘Ever True’ i.s.o. ‘faithful, loyal, dependent, reliable’, or ‘Always Faithful’.Any Marine, ie, sb. who finished bootcamp knows or should know what ‘Semper Fidelis’ means. Bootcamp spends a good bit of time on USMC history, then pounds it in at nearly every turn.‘Semper Fi’ is what Marines often say to each other upon discovering that another person is a Marine too. Or two uniformed Marines who had not met before might say ‘Semper Fi’ instead of ‘Goodbye’ after a satisfactory swapping of information. ‘See ya’ and other civilian farewells sound dumb.Then too, a former member of another US armed service would say the same thing to a uniformed Marine, or to a former Marine, after it emerged in conversation that both had served. The only other outfit whose members get the same courtesy are current or past members of Army Airborne.BUT, others who have ‘Semper Fi-ed’ me after my USMC service for some reason came up, were the biggest phonies.One was a prominent, Houston lawyer, who years earlier had apparently quit after a few weeks in USMC OCS. If anyone would listen he would go on and on about his platoon (meaning the one he had commanded). Ha! And how rough OCS had been during the time of the Hungarian Revolution (~1956). Ha! Ha!Eisenhower was President then. The Hungarian Revolution furore came and went in about four weeks with the US never getting close to going to Hungary’s aid.Unless you are a Marine, or former Marine, or a former member of another US armed service who just finished an enjoyable exchange with a uniformed Marine or another former Marine, I would lay off the ‘Semper Fi’. Coming from outside the contexts mentioned, it just sounds goofy. As if relative to WHAT?
Under what circumstances is it appropriate to wink at someone? When, or to whom, should you never wink?
It may be a cultural difference between the Brits and us Yanks, but in general, appropriate winks are:By an older person (usually male, I'd say) being friendly to a young child. A parent to a child -- nonverbally acknowledging them, showing love, or showing approval of child's behavior. Showing a non-involved third party that one is teasing the other party. To signal that something between the two of you is to be held a secret. To signal that one is joking. As for inappropriate winks,To signal sexual interest in the other party (this may not be so much inappropriate as ineffectual, although I do have to say that if the winker is female and the winkee is male, this strategy may be more effective than the other way around).