Is it ever OK for a dude to go shirtless shopping?

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EmbraceThePain · Accepted Answer

I personally wouldn’t mind, but other people might mind the sight of a shirtless man for a few reasons. It really depends, but generally speaking, I think it’s distracting and inappropriate behavior to shop while being shirtless. Actually being shirtless in any undesignated space is inappropriate. The beach would be an example a designated place, but not a bank for example. Now, some people have no choice on being shirtless or not due to their situations (coming from the beach) but if one can help it, being appropriate in designated spaces is preferred and encouraged

JimRSmith · Accepted Answer

Absolutely never EVER.  It shows a fundamental lack of respect for other people. If those were my shops, both of those dipshits would be straight out of the door.

15Nightingale51 · Accepted Answer

People will think you are weird/mentally ill if you do that. Not a sight I want to see when doing my grocery shopping, thank you 😊

MlleCake · Accepted Answer

I hate that shit. Only permitted within 1/4 mile of beach.

StephenCF · Answer

Better saved for hot days but preferably for outdoor activities or strolls. I rarely see topless men indoors such as at shops, nor would I approve of the idea.

No matter how hot it is though, I personally don’t go topless... anymore. I did as a “cool” teenager when I roamed around with friends or played soccer in such weather, hoping to show off my non-existing pecs & abs to young ladies who appeared. Nowadays, I have some class and when it’s hot, the least I’d wear now is a tank-top or in many cases a linen button-up white shirt

TheDragonYoutube · Answer

I am a 23 year old man in a committed relationship so hopefully a couples perspective can offer some advice. as long as you are respecting the store policies it should not be a major problem. There will be various people with various opinions about a guy being shirtless. Some customers and/or employees may not mind at all. You can't make everyone in the store feel comfortable with you 24/7 as I ran into a customer who complained to a manager at a 7/11 about wearing my hat to the side being offensive. Bottom line if you do choose to walk into a store shirtless be respectful, and be accountable of the risk you are taking, abide by store policies, and most importantly don't be an asshole about it! Respect the ladies if you want their respect in return!

BeMuse · Answer

Those pictures are pretty weird. Most places require a shirt and shoes, but I suppose it’s fine for a guy to run into a surf shop or take out restaurant that is close to the beach without a shirt on. I use to work at a subway sandwich on the beach in high school and guys would come in in board shorts to get a sandwich and girls came in with their bikinis to do the same. So in that case it’s something that slides, but a normal groceries store is probably out of line.

mrbobz · Answer

Nope... I don't want to see it... I don't even want to see myself shirt less... So no

cavmanier · Answer

I've done it in beach towns but generally I don't think businesses would allow it. Wow there's a lot of people that care if a guy has a shirt on? This makes me want to make a point to be shirtless this summer.

ScholaryTeen · Answer

It is kind of weird, but it is legal.

However, it is usually against store policies at major grocery stores.

"No shirt, no shoes, no service"

It might be against health code, but that is more of an educated guess and worth double checking.

Leafpool2 · Answer

No, put your damn shirt on. I don't care if you're Dwayne Johnson this isn't a film set it's a Kroger so wear a shirt.

taleswapper · Answer

"Okay" is not an objective evaluation; it's very subjective. One obvious case is shopping along the boardwalk at any beach... The only time you can know it's NOT okay is when the entrance is posted that it's not.

es20490446e · Answer

I would say that the problem with these guys, rather than being shirtless, is the lack of over-all presentation itself.

Personally I won't care if anybody shopped naked if they liked, but these guys put in context simply exhibit a lack of care.

Jake2190 · Answer

It's freedom. You don't like it then you've got a problem not him. He isn't flashing his dik. Grow up. Bet you got virgo somewhere in your chart. Godamn virgos.

JaneandJune · Answer

Only in Florida. And at Walmart. Because I’m already prepared for it lol. Unless you’re coming off the beach the answer is no.

Pink1996 · Answer

if he has the body of a greek god then yes if he looks anything like the guys in photos then dear heavens NO

NormaTavish · Answer

In Scotland it would be considered unwise.. it's too bloody cold so you might gain a certain respect for trying it..

xTom98 · Answer

did it before, but its not okay :D In my defense... I was drunk and left unsupervised. I also craved oreos

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Well if he wants air pockets and gasses then sure. Its fine unhealthy tho.

TonyMetal86 · Answer

Nothing wrong with it, he's a man... but i prefer that he wears something unless it was a beach grocery shop...

JDavid25 · Answer

No, it looks unsanitary, I don't wanna see some slob walkin around like he at the crib, or goin to the beach.. Naw..

CaptainCuddles · Answer

No. If you're going out to a public place that's not the beach or the pool, then you should be fully clothed.

MatinBrumeux · Answer

No, put on a shirt like everyone else and stop looking like trailer trash.

Scarecrow13 · Answer

Many places have a "no shirt, no shoes, no service" policy. There are beach towns where you see this often though. The real question is, why is he drinking while shopping?

hellacray · Answer

Well I guess if it's really hot and your shirt is drenched with sweat I guess it might be ok?  But the majority of the time I don't think it is. I mean there's no reason to have your shirt off.

ultimega · Answer

Well I think it should be left for the beach mainly

KolonKby · Answer

I'd say yeah. But under very few circumstances. It must be like 100° (F) or above in the store

VaIiant · Answer

Definitely not, and I'd approach them and call them out on it too.

Киттйлинк · Answer

No. People need to wear clothes in places like that.

Randomawkwardness · Answer

No, it's gross. If a women can't walk in with her breasts blowing in the breeze then why can a man?

Gothd011 · Answer

No... just no. It not proper. And just make you wonder where he was raised even a little bit.

foodtv · Answer

Isn't the saying no shirt, no shoes, no service? Honestly I don't really care.

Paris13 · Answer

Many Establishments DO NOT ALLOW IT. And if they Do... TWITS. xx

WhiteSteve · Answer

No, but in the first case, the fanny pack is the REAL crime lmao

elly91 · Answer

Depends... if you live in a sea town it's pretty custom to see shirtless guys or girls in bikinis doing shopping...

spartan55 · Answer

Yeah, if you are a redneck. I just want to die when I see this.

markscott · Answer

There's a reason some stores have a sign, no shirt, no shoes, no service.

BrightAct · Answer

It's just not part of our social norm. We would view it as weird.

DrCherry · Answer

Why would a guy go shopping shirtless? Even if he is in a hurry he should have time to put something on at least even if it was his dirty t-shirt

Lance1965 · Answer

I think it more like bad manners than anything else. Have some class and put a shirt on.

yungclorox · Answer

And women still aren't allowed on the street shirtless in most places smh

TomBham · Answer

You know his IQ level just by looking or rather trying to avoid that view.

intjgamer · Answer

It's weird and I'd fear to smell armpits from down the aisle.  Same for women. If they went topless it would be distracting and I'd accidentally pick up cheetos instead of Fritos.

inmensus · Answer

It doesn't really bother me as long as they don't touch me.

Jupiter1 · Answer

If there’s a sign that requires you to keep your shirt on, just abide it. It doesn’t hurt to show some respect for the establishment.

MisterAnon69 · Answer

Its fine, just understand that its not ideal or necessarily polite

YHL6965 · Answer

If it's near a beach, yes. Otherwise, I think it's pretty dumb.

clampfan101 · Answer

Maybe if it’s on the beach, but probably not even then. Nothing crowded.

vald9inches · Answer

I mean sure why not? Lol it would feel freezing but if they really want sure lol

BeHappy1985 · Answer

I couldn't care less, furthermore I think we should have a worldwide No Shirt Day.

name_is_eric · Answer

It's never okay. You're in the public, dress like it.

Tim-loves-it · Answer

Nope!

modeve · Answer

Very weird. I don't like it.

Piteka5 · Answer

If he really wants it that much... I guess... I still don't like it at all, who does that?

loosekunt · Answer

if has money to pay then off course we can, I do it myself

UI_Vegeta01 · Answer

We can do whatever we want. Who are you to tell us what to do?

Dan62 · Answer

legally no but i find it not very classy in some situations minus the beach

Pamina · Answer

If it's at a beach promenade.

-Asca- · Answer

More than just taking a can and drinking from it.

MovingOnAgain · Answer

Sure, it's ok, but it's weird.

Repa33 · Answer

No. Lots of places dont allow it

Phanta · Answer

In my opinion, no. Very uncivilized.

Q-tipBoy · Answer

No. They're shameless people.

wittymilf · Answer

No. Never

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