I don't in any way expect everyone to be Western in habits and mores. But you stated that the staring is cultural and people from that culture have stated it is not acceptable. Who should I believe when it comes to understanding the culture? A Canadian? Or someone from that very culture?

Where did I say you are condoning rude comments and following? I would assume you understand English... Read much?

It's very clear that my remark about Filipinas was to show that there is unacceptable attitudes towards women in other places, lest I be accused of stating that all brits are perfect gentlemen. I don't think you are so stupid you didn't understand that... well... "think" being the operative word.