5 prohibitions for men around the world

August 23, 1799 Chief of Police of St. Petersburg issued a decree banning the wearing sideburns. St. Petersburg's mayor could not support the initiative of Paul I: the Emperor was opposed mustache, beard and sideburns, which is considered a sign of their free-carrier. We will talk about five modern prohibitions for men around the world.





In the Italian city of Palermo men forbidden to be on the beach in a fully nude

The authorities explain this ban that the male anatomy "may acquire a vulgar form, even unintentionally».

In Greece, prohibited look at her for more than 7 seconds

The Greeks attributed the ban so that a long view is essentially tantamount to harassment. However, cases involving men accountable for "eyeing" on women is not yet known.



In Carmel New York State men are forbidden to wear pants and jacket in different colors

For violation of the ban a fine of $ 500. Thus residents of the city are trying to protect the city from the "bad taste", that is, from men dressed elegantly enough. Of course, such a custom can not make a Texan cowboy and residents of other states who are used to walking in blue jeans and brown jacket.



In Melbourne, the German men forbidden to appear on the street in a dress strapless

Thus, the City of lovers sneer rigor and prohibitions, which in Germany has always been done. There are no restrictions on other kinds of dresses for women in the city does not exist, but a small concession to the conservatives still do.



In Switzerland men after 10 pm it is forbidden to urinate in the toilet standing

This can only be done while sitting. The ban is due to the fact that in small houses with thin walls, loud noise may interfere with the neighbors. However, it is unclear how strictly the authorities enforce this regulation.



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