Q. No beer in the parks and beaches? Answer: A Japanese friend relates that he was relaxing on the beach in Waikiki, when a uniformed police–man came up to him and told him that he was breaking the law. Our friend was quite taken aback, because all he was doing was lying on the beach […]
What do I do in a church (synagogue) if I am not a member? Answer: First, the matter of dress. Most religious gatherings require conservative, subdued suits, skirts, slacks or dresses. Shorts, jeans and T–shirts are not appropriate. In Orthodox Jewish synagogues, married women wear some form of head covering. In Catholic churches, traditional female […]
Q. What do Americans do at Christmas? Answer: Most Americans, even if they are not active Christians, feel that Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (December 25) are family days that should be free of business and uninvited visitors. If you are invited to a home during this time, enjoy the treat, but if […]
