Dear JoJo:

Yes, we are in the same 10 year age range, and like you I too am old fashioned. I do agree that the garment manufacturers failed.. unless there is a warning on the shorts: “C-thru when wet”, or something of the like. Personally I too would be offended by a c-thru swimming shorts. I have no interest in seeing people’s private areas.. as the name states, it should be private!

“I felt even guilty talking with him yesterday”- you did nothing wrong: the garment manufacturer did something wrong and he neglected to be aware that not all garments are created equal. But you- how could you possibly not see that… it’s quite interesting, isn’t it: no matter how older we get, we still cringe the same way when we see certain things, cringe with a  mixture of disgust and .. some curiosity perhaps, or what do you call it.. the appeal of the taboo, or the appeal of the other side of shame.

You are welcome and it is a pleasure to communicate with you!

anita