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"‘Pajamas should not be worn outside,’" was a directive issued by the Shanghai municipal government before the 2010 World Expo, which sparked widespread debate. On one side, it was argued that wearing pajamas in public does not align with international etiquette. On the other hand, critics claimed that such a rule would restrict personal freedom and limit the community’s autonomy.
The report highlighted how many Shanghai residents were used to wearing pajamas in public—walking through alleys, markets, supermarkets, and even on Nanjing Road, one of the city's most famous commercial streets. It described scenes like women in colorful pajamas paired with stylish leather shoes, going out to buy a bag of salt or taking out the trash, all while maintaining full hair volume. These images were seen as part of the unique cultural identity of Shanghai. However, in the context of modern civilization, this habit is widely considered uncivilized, whether acknowledged or not.
If it is indeed a bad habit, then it should be abandoned without hesitation. The public management during the World Expo asking people to "not wear pajamas outside" was not unreasonable—it was a modest form of civilized control, reflecting an evolution in management ethics rather than a restriction of public rights. The term "constraint" may seem harsh, but its true meaning lies in care and warning. In the long run, such measures benefit urban civility and social morality. Ideally, after the World Expo, this moderate approach to encouraging better behavior could continue.
Civilization is both a state and a mindset, and it naturally comes with rules and restrictions. The argument that "not wearing pajamas outside" hurts freedom is illogical. There is no absolute freedom—no one lives in a vacuum. We are all subject to laws, regulations, moral boundaries, and societal norms. Our behavior must follow a sense of proportion. If freedom were purely about doing whatever we want, then even streaking might become acceptable. But clearly, most people would not accept that.
Some argue that in Western countries, people can go around in bikinis or even streak, so why shouldn't Chinese people wear pajamas outside? This logic seems righteous at first glance, but it's essentially a misinterpretation. I'm not sure if Western streets are really filled with "three-piece" outfits, but cultural customs are deeply rooted in tradition. Just because it's common for American women to walk in swimsuits doesn’t mean Chinese women should do the same. Moreover, a bikini is a type of clothing, not underwear. If it were equivalent to underwear, why do people still wear swim trunks in the pool? It's clear there's a difference between casual attire and what should remain private.
In short, "freedom" has two meanings: one is reckless, uncontrolled freedom, which is dangerous. The other is freedom of belief—modest restraint that protects civilization and social order. What we should truly value is the latter. Pajamas are meant for privacy; why wear them in public? Is it really that hard to avoid? At the core, it's about respect for the rules of civilization. Spitting on the ground or running red lights are similar in nature. Refusing to wear pajamas outside shows a lack of respect for these rules, and it's a sign that a culture of order and civility hasn't fully taken root. That’s something worth paying attention to.
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