As you already know by now, PDAs in Jordan are frowned upon. At worst, they may even complain and file charges against you for disturbing public peace. And this applies to everyone – tourists, locals – no matter the gender. There are actually a lot of laws in Jordan that would appear to be strange to non-locals. Yes, they may be weird. But as a tourist, you have no choice. The only choice you have is to follow the laws. Otherwise, you run the risk of imprisonment or deportation from the country. As we already know by now, Jordan is predominantly Muslim. A lot of these laws have their roots in Arab beliefs and heritage. And so, when you are in the country, a pinch of respect can go the extra mile. All you have to do is to understand. You have to understand that this is just the way it is in Jordan. No matter how you behave back home, you have to adjust this time. Otherwise, you get yourself in trouble when you choose to disobey these laws. The rule of thumb is simple. If the Muslim faith goes against it, Jordan is against it as well. This would include homosexuality. This should also have alcoholic drinks and their consumption outside of proper venues. And finally, this should also include possession of pornographic materials. And take note, you may have them in public or private. No matter the case, this is not allowed in Jordan. In the case of homosexuality, one should note that the country has a certain level of acceptance of this. Strictly speaking, the country does not consider homosexuality as illegal. And this was already discussed in the previous segment. But, when it comes to public displays of affection or PDA, the act may not be acceptable. Whether both parties are of the same or opposite genders, locals tend to frown upon PDAs. In fact, locals can file complaints against you simply for hugging and kissing in public. A peck or two may be acceptable. But more than that – torrid kissing and the likes – can cause discomfort to the people around you. Such acts are actually considered to be a disturbance of public peace. When it comes to sexual relations, it should only be between married couples. Any sexual relations outside marriage are actually considered adultery. Such acts can run you the risk of going to prison or deportation from the country. But when these are between parties of the same gender, the punishments are severe. Both parties may be in a relationship. Or both may have an agreement of being in a relationship back home. But these factors do not matter in Jordan. As long as it is outside marriage, it is not allowed. You may behave differently back home. But it is always respect that should come first when in Jordan. Such indiscretion can result in you or your partner’s imprisonment. The severity would have to depend on where they catch you or who caught you. Remember that Jordan has a lot to offer. There are different sites that you should visit. Do not risk the potential for a great holiday for a simple romantic fling. You may be straight or a member of the LGBTQ++ community. No matter where you belong, you can always be friendly. But draw a line as to where the friendliness ends.