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'In public baths'—yes, that would be the primary interpretation except in Moslem countries.

This is a question I asked before:

www.EnglishForward.com/English/InPublic/xhlpx/post.htm

At the time when I asked the question, I thought it modified "nursing of infants, and changing diapers" only and Clive didn't seem to disagree.

MM, do you think it also modifies "mixed bathing" as well?

TakaAt the time when I asked the question, I thought it modified "nursing of infants, and changing diapers" only and Clive didn't seem to disagree.

That is not what you asked him—you did not question 'mixed bathing'—and Clive responded only to what you asked. I am sure he will also concur with including 'mixed bathing'.

That is not what I asked him. Right. But I wrote about how I interpreted it. I thought if he had found it wrong, he would have pointed it out.

OK, so "in public" modifies the entire items in front. I see.

Thanks, MM!

In the US and other English-speaking countries, there are no public baths and bathing in public - not to mentioned mixed bathing - is illegal. Without further context, in an English-speaking country, the phrase "mixed bathing in public" could only mean swimming at the beach or swimming pool.

And you think anon's idea is also erroneous?

in an English-speaking country, the phrase "mixed bathing in public" could only mean swimming at the beach or swimming pool.

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I know what it literally means, but could you explain how it works as a joke?

CliveI was referring with a little irony to the fact that we don't get paid for doing this on the Forum, despite the expectations that people have of us..Clive

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