"Dear Uninhibited Roomie, In United States culture (at least), it is completely reasonable to expect that anyone you encounter in a nonsexual/non-relationship context will be clothed. If someone is comfortable with being nude casually, it is up to them to announce this to and confirm that it's OK with anyone who might have them in eyeshot. There shouldn't be surprises unless they are completely accidental (like, if your roommate thought he was home alone, but oops, wasn't)."
"From a nudist's perspective, this may come off as uptight, but the nudist's perspective is hardly the status quo and makes no sense as a default unless otherwise discussed. Besides, in this situation, being penis-out is a graver offense than being uptight. The world is a less and less hospitable place for humankind; your home should be a place where you are comfortable 100 percent of the time, or at least as close to that as possible"
In United States culture, it is reasonable to expect that anyone encountered in a nonsexual or non-relationship context will be clothed. Casual nudity requires advance notice and consent from anyone who might see the person. Accidental exposure is acceptable only when truly unintended. A roommate has the right to control what genital exposure they are subjected to and can ask for a towel or other covering. Asking a roommate to wear a towel is reasonable and not outrageous. Nudism is not the social default, and a home should be a refuge where occupants feel comfortable as much of the time as possible.
Read at Slate Magazine
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