Yes they have a culture of thinking pale is better but actually so did most of the world for a while. It meant you didn’t work outside.
But that’s more about using lightening and skin “brightening” products cause getting a tan is completely fine in the summer.
The umbrella is just cause try existing in that kind of heat and humidity and you will realize adding portable shade that also keeps heat directly off your head like a hat is a godsend and can keep sun stroke from happening.
Yes they have a culture of thinking pale is better but actually so did most of the world for a while. It meant you didn’t work outside.
But that’s more about using lightening and skin “brightening” products cause getting a tan is completely fine in the summer.
The umbrella is just cause try existing in that kind of heat and humidity and you will realize adding portable shade that also keeps heat directly off your head like a hat is a godsend and can keep sun stroke from happening.
We don’t have such heat and humidity where I live. But I guess it could also be just a habit for them