Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By PHILLIP MILANO Question For middle-class to rich people: Do you feel you’ve missed out on the genuine experience of life by being sheltered by your money? And do you think poor people are more “real” than you? Amber, lower class, Arkansas Replies Our loved ones can get killed, our children can do drugs and our lives can fall to …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Black women less fretful over weight?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do overweight black women exude self-confidence, while most white overweight women hate themselves? Jennie, 22, white, W.Va. Replies Big hips, chests and behinds are prized among most black men. K.J., 17, black female, Bronx, N.Y. I think African-American women are stronger. They’ve overcome the most trials and prejudice. I’m tired of society having unrealistic concepts …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Please allow a stutterer to finish
By PHILLIP MILANO Question How do others feel about someone who stutters badly and is trying to make a statement or ask a question while taking up your time? Should you interrupt and answer? Shana B., Miami Replies As a stutterer as a child, you should give the stutterer respect enough to finish what he or she is trying to …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: To him, super size describes the workers
By PHILLIP MILANO Question It seems like every time I go to McDonald’s or Wendy’s, the workers are fat. Why is this? Logan, 15, male, Orange Park Replies Just a theory: They can’t afford to eat healthier, lower-fat diets. Adults working in fast-food establishments probably aren’t at the top of the wage scale, and it’s been noted before that healthier …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Low-riders: It’s all about being cool
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do some Mexicans like to lower their cars? Candice, 52, white, Sacramento, Calif. Replies I think it’s for the same reason some Americans like to raise their cars [back end] and four-wheel drive trucks: To the driver, it’s cool. C.M., white female, St. Paul, Minn. Mexicans aren’t the only people who alter motor vehicles. Have …
Read More »DARE TO ASK: Pregnancy a turn-on to some men?
By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why are some men attracted to pregnant women? My husband seems to be. Robin, 29, Greensboro, N.C. Replies A pregnant woman is perceived by men as very “fragile,” which reinforces a sense of vulnerability. Many men like the thought of having a sweet and beautiful woman who needs our protection. JLM, 38, male, Kenosha, Wis. Men …
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