Obviously this is highly culturally variable - in the UK I wouldn't say it has much of a 'socially acceptable' starting point, it's certainly a marker of social class.
Of course, it might help that we don't have that many days a year when anyone would want to.
(Beach or swimming pool is another matter - I can't echo your experience there, but it is quite a while since I've been to either, so can't really comment I suppose. Above I mean 'in public' in general, shopping or walking down the street etc.)
Of course, it might help that we don't have that many days a year when anyone would want to.
(Beach or swimming pool is another matter - I can't echo your experience there, but it is quite a while since I've been to either, so can't really comment I suppose. Above I mean 'in public' in general, shopping or walking down the street etc.)