SaysMe: ^_^
torah613: I agree that social standards can matter. But a lot of times they are taken to an extent where they become stam silly. For example, I agree with the idea that people in shidduchim should make the extra effort to make themselves look presentable. But when you start naming random articles of clothing or hygiene choices and categorically stating that they are “presentable” or “pas nisht,” then you are taking the idea to the silly extreme.
Basically, I think that all things that are “done” should be subject to some scrutiny before they are done.
I think social standards are good, for people who wouldn’t keep halacha otherwise.
Explain?