We're assuming here that the person is obviously going hungry and doesn't want the money for alcohol or drugs. Just wanted to make sure you understood that.
2006-08-11 08:45:13 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
a fiiend in need is a friend indeed
2006-08-17 18:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can see why we would all hesitate (if only a little) at first since everyone has to be careful on who's telling the truth and what their motives are. Back in the '20s, '30s, even '50s people would gladly open their door to people in need. The only time I ever saw that happen was during Hurricane Katrina and it came out on TV - that just shows you how rare a kind gesture is now a days. But to everyday living (no natural disasters involved), no one is that quick to jump at giving anything out. If I could spare the $20, sure I'd give it to the person in need, but there'd be that little question in the back, just wondering whether it was used for "good".
2006-08-17 08:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by guerajs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Funny I found your question yesterday I was asked for money and had nothing except a quarter or a $10. So I gave him the $10, my husband was mad at me! He said I was a sucker. I believe what goes around comes around. When I was significantly younger I was stranded at an airport in texas and this generous man got me lunch and a few phone calls. He said someone had once done the same for his son andhe recommended a great book to me "Lions don't need to roar" I was simply asking the cashier for change of a $1 for the phone, she wouldn't give it to me without first buying something.
Also what better way to make someones day than to give more than expected, its so rare that anyone gets more than expected nowadays.
2006-08-11 10:55:33 · answer #3 · answered by mk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I may just possibly go have a meal with that person...cause there's giving them a meal but they could also be wanting for company, even for a short amount of time...who knows you may know something that would direct this person to a more permant form of help than a couple of dollars or a meal.
easy to say, i know. One tends not to have the time for this, and pangs of guilt will bite in later on...like i am now. I'm sure--no, I KNOW i've come across this circumstance and was in between places.
maybe someday
2006-08-11 08:54:04 · answer #4 · answered by endrshadow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a very generous person but I have to watch what I spend my money on too because I don't have a lot of money - and I was raised to look out for #1 (being myself) so if I had $20.00 and someone really needed $2.00 I'd probably go get change and then give them the $2.00 but I don't think I'd give them the whole $20.00.
2006-08-11 08:53:58 · answer #5 · answered by You'llneverguess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I had some one on the street ask my ex-husband and me for a dollar, and we each handed the guy a ten, does that count? Another time, we went to the grocery store, and there was a station wagon parked there with people in it with a sign that said "Will work for food - have kids." So while we did our shopping, we also bought things that were healthy and that kids would like, Apples, cereal, milk, mac & cheese, bread, pb & j, juice,etc. and after putting our things away, we went over and handed them 3 or 4 bags of grocerys. They were stunned, and it seemed, truly greatful. I've given money to people in intersections, at bus stops, in wheel chairs, you name it, and people asking for money to get something to eat, I've bought them something to eat. So if I had the money to spare, definately, if not, then I'd go get change and at least give them 5. But that's just me.
2006-08-18 18:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by vspaulo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, If I didn't have anything smaller I would apologies and tell them I'm sorry I don't have any money on me. My budget is tight and I can't afford to throw $20 at someone however I can afford a couple of bucks had I had the change.
2006-08-18 08:43:03 · answer #7 · answered by Wil G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be more likely to buy them food, and I have done that more than once. I have also given people money, but it's hard to tell what a person will really do. I have also seen an alcoholic going into Delirium Tremens (alcohol withdrawl), sweating, confused, fast heartrate, desperate, and I gave him money too, otherwise he might have died.
2006-08-18 19:38:45 · answer #8 · answered by doc_jhholliday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't give this person that much money. They're going to spend $3 on food and the rest on booze. Go out of your way if you have to and get them some food or get some change.
2006-08-18 13:11:48 · answer #9 · answered by connie_mspt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will buy a burger and drinks or whatever for that person worth $5 and give him $5 cash for his next meal. I will reserve the other $l0 for myself because I'm also poor. You cannot be genuinely generous to others if you're not generous with yourself. Another thing is that, I don't want to see myself in his situation begging for $2 just to put something in my stomach. It is a sad thing because beggars cannot be choosers.
2006-08-18 09:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes-for as a Christian have a obligation to help when I'm able to.To turn away,to refuse a person that is hungry would make me afraid that i too could be hungry and then be refused.
2006-08-17 17:05:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋