[jmaistre]

> In our society we're seen as weak if we cry.

Isn't this the case in most societies? My sense from history is that is only acceptable for men to cry at extreme events -- such as death of a wife/child/brother, or the loss of a kingdom. The other common trope for crying is if a peasant or low-level official is begging the forgiveness from a king who is about to terminate him. But in the modern society such tragedies happen less often. I cannot think of a time in my own adult life when crying would have been justified.

[Zelphyr]

Actually, I my understanding is its perfectly acceptable in many Middle-Eastern countries for men to cry openly. They'll also hold another mans hand while having a conversation with him apparently.

[Nadya]

In older U.S films you can see men lock arms while walking and speaking. It wasn't an uncommon occurrence up until the 1950's or so.

It's still a common occurrence in Korea as well, so it isn't just the middle-east.

[solotronics]

They also tend to like little boy booty in those countries.. this is said in jest :]