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#Some say that in a case where it will not denigrate G-d's name, one should stand instead of sitting next to someone of the opposite gender (if possible).<ref>Responsa Vayan Yosef Yoreh Deah 144:2. Shevet Halevi Volume 4 Siman 136 holds that it is better to stand, but one is obligated to close one's eyes when standing.</ref> Others say it is better to sit, as standing will likely expose one's eyes to more inappropriate sights.<ref>Eizer Mikdash Even Haezer Sif 21 (quoted and then rejected by Shevet Halevi Volume 4 Siman 136)</ref> | #Some say that in a case where it will not denigrate G-d's name, one should stand instead of sitting next to someone of the opposite gender (if possible).<ref>Responsa Vayan Yosef Yoreh Deah 144:2. Shevet Halevi Volume 4 Siman 136 holds that it is better to stand, but one is obligated to close one's eyes when standing.</ref> Others say it is better to sit, as standing will likely expose one's eyes to more inappropriate sights.<ref>Eizer Mikdash Even Haezer Sif 21 (quoted and then rejected by Shevet Halevi Volume 4 Siman 136)</ref> | ||
#One should not stand up when sitting next to someone of the opposite gender if it will denigrate G-d's name.<ref>Responsa Vayan Yosef Yoreh Deah 144:2</ref> | #One should not stand up when sitting next to someone of the opposite gender if it will denigrate G-d's name.<ref>Responsa Vayan Yosef Yoreh Deah 144:2</ref> | ||
#It is advisable for one to think of Torah thoughts when riding public transportation in order to combat potential improper thoughts that may stem from inadvertent contact with the opposite gender.<ref>Rambam Hilchot Isurei Biah 21:19</ref> | |||
==Mixed Dancing== | ==Mixed Dancing== | ||
