I don't have a problem with nudity. I didn't have the knowledge or oportunity to explore naturism when I was younger. Now it just seems like something that I can't really do. There are no nudist friendly resorts, beaches, clubs or anything like that at all, in the area I live. It's too bad. My wife is too self conscious to try also. But you seem to have completely skipped the idea that some people may not be into it AT ALL. You article talks about slow and steady wins the race kind of attitude. Like if you just keep pestering someone they will eventually give in and say ok let's take our close off. This attitude is bordering on abuse. You wouldn't have to ask me twice to join others naked. But I have known many people that would not be interested. If you tried to convince them it was ok, they still would not be interested. If you gave them some time and tried again, they still would not be interested. If you took your clothes off they would, most likely, leave. If you kept at it they would, either, make a point of not being around you. Or report your harassment to the authorities. When, in your world, is it time to just say "I respect the fact that you are not interested in nudity, or being around naked people. I will stop asking and be clothed if I want your company"?
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Roy. I have not skip the ideas that some people are not into naturism AT ALL, be it for their own personal reasons or convictions. Hence, there may be very good reasons to entertain clothed company with those people, and this would be very fine. My experience though shows that, sometimes, not all the time, people are sitting on the fence or have just the wrong idea or appreciation of what naturism is. So instead of confronting them heads-on, it's better to acknowledge their situation and put forward some ideas about what naturism is and its numerous benefits. But, as you say, we need to show respect for difference and acknowledge that, yes, naturism is not for everyone.
People shouldn't make a big deal about nudity either for it or against it. People should also not complain if they see a naked body in a non sexual context
I don't have a problem with nudity. I didn't have the knowledge or oportunity to explore naturism when I was younger. Now it just seems like something that I can't really do. There are no nudist friendly resorts, beaches, clubs or anything like that at all, in the area I live. It's too bad. My wife is too self conscious to try also. But you seem to have completely skipped the idea that some people may not be into it AT ALL. You article talks about slow and steady wins the race kind of attitude. Like if you just keep pestering someone they will eventually give in and say ok let's take our close off. This attitude is bordering on abuse. You wouldn't have to ask me twice to join others naked. But I have known many people that would not be interested. If you tried to convince them it was ok, they still would not be interested. If you gave them some time and tried again, they still would not be interested. If you took your clothes off they would, most likely, leave. If you kept at it they would, either, make a point of not being around you. Or report your harassment to the authorities. When, in your world, is it time to just say "I respect the fact that you are not interested in nudity, or being around naked people. I will stop asking and be clothed if I want your company"?
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Roy. I have not skip the ideas that some people are not into naturism AT ALL, be it for their own personal reasons or convictions. Hence, there may be very good reasons to entertain clothed company with those people, and this would be very fine. My experience though shows that, sometimes, not all the time, people are sitting on the fence or have just the wrong idea or appreciation of what naturism is. So instead of confronting them heads-on, it's better to acknowledge their situation and put forward some ideas about what naturism is and its numerous benefits. But, as you say, we need to show respect for difference and acknowledge that, yes, naturism is not for everyone.
People shouldn't make a big deal about nudity either for it or against it. People should also not complain if they see a naked body in a non sexual context