You aren’t sure what to expect and truth-be-told, you are scared. The following tips will help you navigate your time in prison with as little trouble as possible. Keep to yourself. As you settle into the prison and learn your way around, you will make acquaintances, but for the first few days or weeks, keep to yourself and observe other people for a while. You will see who the troublemakers are, who minds their own business, who does their time with little drama. Don’t borrow anything. It may take some time for your commissary money to hit the books, but do not borrow from other inmates. One of the biggest problems new inmates encounter is accepting commissary items from other inmates and then finding out they have to pay back twice or three times as much. Headed to prison? Beware… Keep your cell clean. In prison cleanliness is important. Inmates who come don’t shower or clean their cells become targets for anger. Keep your things put up, your bunk made and take regular showers. Stay away from gossip. If you say something negative about another inmate, you never know if he will find out and then you have a problem. Limit conversations about other people, and if gossiping starts, remove yourself from the group and walk away. Quotes about gossipMind your own business. This means not asking other inmates what landed them in prison. It also means, if two inmates get into an argument, walk away and stay out of it. If you don’t get involved and take a side, you will be better off. Avoid drugs. Contrary to society’s belief, prisons have drugs in them. A drug debt is a fast way to make enemies. Inmates have access to drugs-guns-gambling inside jail Video Final thoughts: While prison life is no fun and can be loud and stressful, you should be able to safely do you time if you keep to yourself, don’t go into debt and mind your own business.