Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question South Asia is very poor. Many South Asians are as dark as black people. So why are most Indians and other South Asians outside of Asia so arrogant, especially toward blacks? Alison, 23, Afro-Caribbean, New York Replies My South Asian friends aren’t arrogant. Your problem might be your attitude, because you make a lot of generalizations …
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DARE TO ASK: Actors really do study for love scenes
By PHILLIP MILANO Question To actors and actresses: Is it possible to play a role in which you are falling in love with another person and not have that affect you emotionally? I know it is a job, but the kisses that can curl the toes of audiences must surely curl your toes, as you are an actual participant. Ronald, …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Good rules for helping the disabled
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Is it appropriate to hold the door or go out of my way to help an individual in a wheelchair? Joe M., Sioux Falls, S.D. Replies My girlfriend, a wheelchair user, says to wait to be asked if you’re a stranger. Spontaneous pushing of a wheelchair is invasive and sometimes very frightening. Andy B., 27, St. …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Attraction, when he’s now a she
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Are men who’ve had a gender change attracted to men or women? Audrey, British Columbia Replies My transgendered friend is “pre-op male-to-female.” Although she hasn’t had her operation, she presents herself as a woman. She was a heterosexual male attracted to females. Because she still prefers females, she’ll be a lesbian when she makes the change. …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Washing up, without a washcloth
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I’ve traveled extensively and am wondering why even the best European hotels do not provide washcloths for guests. Marie, 49, Manassas, Va. Replies I guess me not knowing what a washcloth is says it all! Sofia, 28, Odense, Denmark We don’t use washcloths as extensively as Americans, but we do wash ourselves very well with soap …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Does society kowtow to the rich?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why does it seem that people are treated better in almost every aspect if they have plenty of money, while middle-class and lower-class people suffer? Jaymar, 38, middle class, Lexington, S.C. Replies Would you be quicker to do a big favor for your destitute brother-in-law or for Bill Gates? Morpheus, New York, N.Y. I don’t see …
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