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In most parts of the US such lessons are rare. I grew up in the Middle East where I learned similar lessons. To many here's unthinkable that one can't just leav

by anateus 16y ago

In most parts of the US such lessons are rare. I grew up in the Middle East where I learned similar lessons. To many here's unthinkable that one can't just leave their bag lying next to them, or some such. Heck, outside of the cities many people here don't even lock their doors.

makmanalp 16y ago
Yup, I'm from Turkey. Maybe it is a Middle East thing.
kingsley_20 16y ago
Same lessons from India, so I think it's a developing world thing. Or maybe even a high-income-disparity-culture thing?
- anateus 16y ago
  Yes, probably. These things are also common in some parts of Europe. For example, I remember being told to beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers in Spain in the 90s.
- frobozz 16y ago
  I think it's a high density thing. Same lessons in Western Europe.
danssig 16y ago
I disagree. I grew up in the US and I keep everything locked, keep my possessions close, watch what is going on around me in crowds, etc. I'm sure I'm not pickpocket proof but I don't have to be. I just have to not be the easiest one in the area.