i always say 'sorry'. but in reality i'm really not sorry, i worked hard for my money.
2006-06-09 12:33:13 · 29 answers · asked by Manny 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The best answer is : Not today, my friend.
This is a kind answer that is true. You are not giving today, but you may give another day. It is also respectful.
2006-06-09 12:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by FY 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if a homeless person asks me for money i tend to ask when they last had something to eat
if it wasnt all that recent i ask them where the nearest cafe or fast foodie is to take them there for a meal
the time being treated like a real human being is far more than just handing over cash (which btw i would strongly advise against doing)
if they are not hungry then they probably are not all that desparate for money
2006-06-09 22:05:10 · answer #2 · answered by Aslan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to stand firm. What I say is "sorry, I don't have any". And keep on walking or driving. You have no reason that he/she should expect an explanation.
You said you work hard for your money, it's you're choice.
2006-06-09 19:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a JOB
you know that guy that stands beside the hwy exits with a sign that says
homeless will work for food
where did he get the marker to write the sign?
i've always wanted to know that
2006-06-09 19:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by zeugirdor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I offer to buy them food. Once I took a bum over to KFC and bought him some hot, fresh biscuits. He gave me a really disgusted look and exclaimed "I don't want no biscuits - I want me some chicken!!"
Needless to say, he must not have been that hungry. Beggars can't be choosers.
I ate the biscuits myself.
2006-06-09 19:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by Arabella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I look the other way...say I can't...I don't have any money. Some people ask them if they can buy them a sandwich instead of giving them money. I think that would be polite.
2006-06-09 19:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by blueflowerart 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer is give them some change they could have been u or your futurre generations the Bible says do unto thers as you wish them to do to u plus it also sas feed the hungry and clothe the naked. are you really that selfish to stop and give a quarter or 2 or maybe even a dollar bill
2006-06-16 10:19:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. If a man won't work, he shouldn't eat.
2. I'll buy you something but I won't give you money.
3. Ask them for $ before they get a chance to ask you.
2006-06-16 14:08:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once had a bum ask me for money , then when he looked at me he realised that I was worse off tham he was so he apologised to me. I thought that it was funny, being apologised to by a beggar
2006-06-09 19:46:29 · answer #9 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I some times will give them some change I try to put my self in the other people shoes
2006-06-09 19:40:31 · answer #10 · answered by cookiedjnpc11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you feel the need to give an explanation for not giving your money to a bum?
2006-06-16 15:44:15 · answer #11 · answered by Cynamin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋