Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why is it that whenever the media (or the show COPS) goes into a poor house/apartment, there is almost always a bare mattress on the floor and piles of clothes everywhere? I understand if one could not afford a box spring or dresser, but do you have to be so sloppy? Bride, female, Detroit Replies When …
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By PHILLIP MILANO Question, Aksed Once Why is it a lot of African-Americans say words differently? For example, instead of “ask,” they pronounce it “aks”? L. Amor, 55, white female, Jacksonville Question, Aksed Repeatedly Why do so many black people say “aks”? I grew up saying “basghetti” and “liberry,” but I don’t still do it. FreedaBee, 42, white female, California …
Read More »Dare to Ask: The basics for being Jewish
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Is it true that to be recognized as a Jew your mother has to be a Jew? And how come I only see white-skinned women who are Jews? Can only white people be Jewish? Kofi, Episcopalian male, N.Y. Replies You only see white-skinned women who are Jews because you aren’t looking hard enough. Sarah, 35, New …
Read More »Dare to Ask: No straight answer about sexuality
By PHILLIP MILANO Question I met this girl a few days ago who is absolutely gorgeous and has an awesome personality. I feel I’m sexually attracted to her, which is creeping me out a lot. I also have some lesbian fantasies. Am I bi? Ashley, 16, New York Replies Welcome to my world. Keith, bisexual, Dallas You’re SIXTEEN. At your …
Read More »Dare to ask: Mexicans, beer, Sunday – discuss
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do Mexicans at grocery stores or mini-marts seem to always be buying huge packs of beer on Sunday afternoons? C., California Replies It’s a long tradition related to soccer. On Sundays there’s soccer games . . . and men get together to watch the game and have beer and food. J., Boston Many Mexicans work …
Read More »Dare to ask: Iced tea in the South? How sweet
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Do Southerners out there agree that iced tea is the official regional beverage of the Southland? And that it must be enjoyed extremely sweet? Jennifer, 30, St. Paul, Minn. Replies The South is hot! Who wants a cup of cocoa in the summer? As far as why it is liked so sweet, sugar cane was primarily …
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