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I've never been to prison, but I read quite a bit about inmate culture and experiences. A few words of advice: - Don't gamble. - Don't trust anyone, no matter
by Red_Tarsius 12y ago
I've never been to prison, but I read quite a bit about inmate culture and experiences. A few words of advice:
- Don't gamble.
- Don't trust anyone, no matter how friendly they are.
- Don't accept "free" stuff.
- Stand up for yourself, no matter the situation.
- Respect deeply other people, but don't lower your status.
- Mind. your. business. and expect other inmates to do the same.
Sorry if they sound terribly cliché.
We had motto in the Scouts: Estote Parati, "Be prepared". Read the bio and experiences of past inmates. You don't want to look scared and in culture shock mode when you get in. Wolves smell the lack of self-respect.
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- Red_Tarsius 12y agoWhy the downvote? I know I didn't answer his original question, but I was worried for the OP. If you think I gave bad advice, explain why.
- thrwawayinc 12y agoThank you. I did appreciate your inputs.
- BorisMelnik 12y agonot a fan of the "downvote if you disagree" culture that is going on around here. I've been to jail and would agree with that. only thing I wouldnt agree with is stand up for yourself no matter what. there are times when walking away just works. sometimes people just want to be the alpha, and the smart thing to do (many times) is to let them do that.
- bradleyland 12y agoHe's going to jail for 60 days, not prison. Jail is usually a county lockup half full of people serving time for crimes similar to the OP. Usually, less than 1 year sentences. There are certainly groups you should avoid, but the majority of the people in our local jail are just normal people who got caught with a little marijuana, or racked up too many DUIs. In other words, they're a lot like the OP. IMO, there's no need for alarm when going to jail.
- victorhn 12y agoThis sounds like good advice, even when not in jail.