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Q: You say “Trick or treat!” The homeowner offers a bowl of candy and invites you to help yourself. What’s the best practice? A: You might want to ask “How many can I take?” if it’s unclear. Otherwise, one or two is usually a pretty good rule of thumb, rather than, you know, a big fistful. There are other kids that are going to be coming and you want to make sure that there’s enough treats for them. Also, just grab a candy from the top of the batch rather than digging all the way through looking for that perfect candy. Q: Other advice for behavior on the porch? A: A lot of times kids will come in groups, or there might be another group of kids coming up behind them. Be sure to be kind and take turns, not pushing and shoving to get to the door. Sort of like getting in line and waiting just like what you do at school, or any other situation where there’s a number of people waiting for something. This is a big one. Q: Should trick or treaters be mindful of landscaping and Halloween decor at the houses they’re visiting? A: I would really encourage kids to make sure that they’re using driveways and sidewalks rather than running across yards or running through flower beds. You might damage something. You might step on someone’s beautiful plants. Plus it’s safer, right? And be respectful of people’s decorations. Don’t touch. Just enjoy looking at them.
