Song: On the Come Up pg 146
Artist:  Angie Thomas
Year: 2021
Viewed: 24 - Published at: 6 years ago

Usually when we go somewhere in Midtown-the-neighborhood we gotta abide by the rules. They're unspoken but understood:
1. If you go in a store, keep your hand out of your pockets and out of your backpack. Don't give them a reason to think you're stealing.
2. Always use "ma'am" and "sir" and always keep your cool. Don't give them a reason to to think you're aggressive.
3. Don't go in a store, a coffee shop or anything unless you plan on buying something. Don't give them a reason to think you're going to hold them up.
4. If they follow you around the store, keep your cool. Don't give them a reason to think you're up to something.
5. Basically, don't give them a reason. Period.

( Angie Thomas )
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