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The short end of the stick
KARACHI: There is a stigma attached to the stick, or rather the walking stick. You see anyone with it and you think they must be experiencing some problem in walking. But walking sticks are also carried around for several other reasons, including style.
An uncle of mine always carried a stick with him when going out for his early morning or evening walks. Karachi has numerous stray dogs and he kept his walking stick close to keep them at bay.
Then my grandfather had a collection of walking sticks to go with every suit or casual wear. For him it was more a matter of style.