These rules apply more to the locals than visiting foreigners. There's quite a
taboo against dancing with the "woman" of an Argentino, but not really with
tourists. The locals understand that tourists are here to dance and perhaps
don't know the codigos, so things are looser with foreigners, with no
disrespect.
The codigos even go so far as to prevent a milonguero from dancing with the
friends of someone he dances with regularly, or who sit at the same table. And
equally, a man's friends do not dance with his favorite partners or those who
sit with her. It's all out of respect.
Personally speaking, I "can" only dance with foreigners (with permission) and
rarely local friends, while Ruben can dance with anyone he wants. And it's fine
with me; I don't have a problem with that because he doesn't abuse the
privilege. And I don't want to dance with everyone anyway. So the codigos work
out very well for me, and always have; in fact, I LOVE them, because I feel
safe and respected.
Cherie
http://tangocherie.blogspot.com
<<This question may be superfluous for some, and perhaps controversial for
many,
ut I'm wondering if there is any known written or unwritten code of ethics
egarding girlfriends and boyfriends, fiancés, husbands and wives proper
ehaviors Not only among themselves but dancing with other partners also. Are
here any traditional unspoken rules at the Buenos Aires Milongas regarding how
ccompanied women or men should behave with the opposite sex (or same sex)
asual partners, without falling in the "questionable" or "excess" category?
El Urugua en Tally
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