I have some nun friends who wear a habit proudly and more often than not, someone, a stranger, will approach them, engage them in conversation and even sometimes reward them with a monetary gift—especially if they are in a store making a purchase which is usually for someone in need.

Here in the US it is imperative that they represent themselves by dress rather than a “pin” or “necklace” which we lay people often wear and have to explain when we are addressed by the title “Sister”. We are cheating the young people as well as the older ones who expect a continuation of the education process of Catholic education through example.

Additionally, I do not contribute to religious orders whose many members are living in apartments rather than in Community. This raises eyebrows of our not Catholic friends
who do not understand. No wonder vocations are lagging == there are no good role models.