I saw Slumdog Millionaire and I loved it. I really would like to try "slumming it" myself. Do you have any tips? I'm kind of scared!
Dear Reader,
Slumming it can be a lot of fun! It's great for people watching. I can give you some tips, but be warned: Many of our nation's poor can be violent, so try not to stare too much at any one person. Especially if they're of the same gender.
During the day you can go to what are called "dollar stores". They're really a lot of fun, in a creepy way, and everything there really is only a dollar! You've undoubtably seen them around, usually their names have "Dollar" in there somewhere. Don't be afraid! You don't have to touch anything if you're not ready to, and the people there can be really hilarious. Make sure to look at the content combination in their baskets. The last time my friend Anoushka and I visited one of these places, she made the most keen observation. After looking around in silence, she took a deep breath and said, "This is what it must've been like in Ceausescu's Poland".....I got chills.
But if you do happen to feel up to it, buy something. Your friends won't believe you when you tell them!
At nighttime, I would not recommend starting out going to "neighborhood bars" - which would be somewhat extreme and can be really emotionally difficult. Try starting out at "casual dining" establishments such as "Applebee's" and "TGI Fridays". You'd never believe what some people leave the house looking like, and sometimes the foodstuffs on their plates can even be more shocking! Oh, and the portion sizes can be literally breathtaking. But in the end, it's eye opening and you may feel changed at the end of the night.
These are just a couple of things you can do, and, depending on your comfort level, there may be many more.
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