I am with Carang. I also burn in a very short time, even with the copious application of sunscreen. So when I know I will be exposed without shade, I will put up my UV-protective umbrella. The first few times it felt odd. But a few decades on, it's pretty automatic. My OH is a good deal taller than me, so he doesn't walk next to me when the brolly is up - at least that's his excuse!
I laugh at my wife who uses am umbrella in the summer. She uses it because it is cooler under there. Not because of darker skin or getting burnt. She doesnt burn.
Actually I tried it once and it honestly really is cooler and I felt better under the umbrella. But I will never admit it to her and still laugh at her.
I've often wondered at the people that come to the beach, covered from head to toe in long sleeved pants and shirts and sit under a beach umbrella. Why did you even bother leaving the apartment if you are so worried about your precious porcelain skin? Aiya!
ethnocentrism.
Am I the only one who sees a lot of HK people, especially women, with slightly deformed-looking lower backs, hips and legs? It makes me think of vitamin D deficiency. Perhaps I just spend a lot of time looking at women's legs...
I have to say that Chinese people look a lot better with a tan. They go a nice bronzy colour. The veiny-sallow look doesn't do it for me. Especially on the legs.