Lifestyles That Are Taboo In The US, But Are Okay In Other Countries

BuzzFeed ^ | June 19, 2012

[presidio9]

Being A Polygamist

Most of us frown upon the idea of polygamy, but it's considered an acceptable lifestyle in many other places around the world. For instance in Africa, children are considered to be symbolic of wealth, so polygamy is an appealing lifestyle because of how quickly it allows families to grow.

Being Or Using A Prostitute

Prostitution has some terrible connotations in America, but in places like Germany, it's just like any other respectable profession. For instance, if you are unemployed for a year and refuse to take an available job (like being a prostitute), the government reserves the right to slash your unemployment benefits.

Being Sexually Attracted To Children

Pedophiles are the scum of society here, but in Greece, being sexually attracted to children is recognized as an ailment. Earlier this year, The Labor Ministry added pedophilia and kleptomania to the list of state-wide disabilities, and now gives people who "suffer" from such disorders more government assistance than people who have received organ transplants.

Drinking While Pregnant

American women generally avoid alcohol once they learn they're pregnant because they know how dangerous it can be for their babies. But as recently as 2008, 52% of French women admitted to having at least one drink during their pregnancies. Experts who analyzed the study concluded this was because there wasn't enough information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in France, and that some French women believe that regularly drinking small amounts of alcohol wouldn't affect their babies in any way.

[presidio9]

Also covered in the article:

Using And Possessing Illegal Drugs
Having An Arranged Marriage
Driving Drunk
Cheating On A Spouse

[a fool in paradise]

Celebrate diversity.

[a fool in paradise]

Add smoking cigarettes and eating red meat to that list soon.

[dr_lew]

For instance, if you are unemployed for a year and refuse to take an available job (like being a prostitute), the government reserves the right to slash your unemployment benefits.

Seriously?

[IrishPennant]

16.1 ounce sodas

[presidio9]

Interestingly, this list was prepared by those non-stop advocates for libertarianism, National Geographic. They forgot “socialism,” though that lifestyle has become distressingly acceptable in this country as well.

[doc1019]

Shows that our moral compass is still above water ... just.

[yarddog]

There are still cannibals in some parts of Africa and New Guinea. Thet still head hunt in parts of South America.

Ameirca is so much behind the times.

[IrishPennant]

SWAT teams kicking down your doors

[TigerClaws]

Polygamy likely will be legalized here. Once “gay marriage”’is legal it’s pretty much over.

Gays want to normalize pedophilia.

[James C. Bennett]

When the average American has 10.7 sexual partners over the course of his or her lifetime, it is moot to have discussions on the ethics of polygamy.

[Ken H]

...if you are unemployed for a year and refuse to take an available job (like being a prostitute), the government reserves the right to slash your unemployment benefits.

This requirement is waived if you go into politics.

[mylife]

Yes, and lifestyles like Freedom are taboo in other countries.

[unkus]

When the average American has 10.7 sexual partners over the course of his or her lifetime, it is moot to have discussions on the ethics of polygamy.

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BINGO!

[2ndDivisionVet]

[dhs12345]

Yup and soda. However, you are encouraged to smoke pot. Try to figure that one out. Lol.

[presidio9]

Kindergarden graduation ceremony in Gaza. Note suicide vest.

[presidio9]

Celebrate diversity.

See post 18

[dhs12345]

On a side note: a bit different for gays. They can have as many as a 1000 partners.