The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

The "Outsiders"

The Amish community may be very different from their neighbors, but that doesn't mean they don't get along. Most Amish are usually welcoming of people who are curious about their lives. Many Amish groups travel to neighboring cities to sell their produce, baked goods, and hand-made goods to outsiders. 

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