without making you look mean, also they often won't let you go until you give in...
2006-10-24 00:21:59 · 32 answers · asked by Kevinlad 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Meanie, say you have already given or sorry you have no change but will come back when you have some haha. He knows you're not coming back!!
2006-10-24 00:24:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-25 01:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to remember is that the fund raisers (called "cuggers=charity muggers) are paid, and quite well paid too.
Secondly, remember that they are being very impertinant in approaching you in the street and asking for money.
Thirdly, because they are persistant, they are being rude. And they are making assumptions about your income and any other charitable concerns you might have.
So, when I encounter charity collectors I usually respond with a sharp, "bugger off or I'll kick your ****". Seems to do the trick!
2006-10-24 11:25:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just politely say no if honestly can't afford to give ANY money. If they still hastle you, just say "I'm sorry, no. Please let go and have a nice day."
It's a fund raiser not a robbery! You have a say in the matter and if your say is no then it's no! It's as simple as that.
But if you say no just to save a buck the shame on you. Don't be cheap, show that you care.
2006-10-24 00:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you say "no,thank you" with a smile that conveys you are understanding that they are doing well, but are choosing not to participate at the moment.... that should be fine.
My problem with things like that (often times children/scout-like groups, or pushy -though well-meaning charity volunteers) is when they literally block your way, instead of standing to the side and asking politely.
Though I feel terrible, I HAVE taken other exits to avoid the football-frontline blocking tactics.
NOTE TO FUND RAISING GROUPS (especially adult leaders of children's groups): You will get a better response if you teach the kids NOT to be obnoxious. Salesmanship is NOT accosting!!!
2006-10-24 00:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by Mc K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course, you say no. And don't be nice about it. "Kiss my ___ " works. So does "F____ Y____". You want to know why, me being the pussycat I am, get's real mad at these parasites? Because very little of that bread, and sometimes none, gets to where it should go. The panhandler gets to keep half, the charity gets maybe 40%, and the cause itself, maybe 10%. So the question I always ask my liberal bleeding heart friends is, "Would you give a dollar to a rich person knowing that he'll give only a dime to the poor person he claims to represent and keep the other 90 cents for himself? Charity pimping is a big business.
2006-10-24 00:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I usually just say that I am in a hurry but that I would be glad to take any literature they have to read later (and I usually do actually read it!)
Or, I tell the truth - that I already make monthly contributions to charity but that my income will not permit any more at the moment! If it's their charity, all the better!
2006-10-24 00:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like to give on my own terms. If I receive any pressure whatsoever from these people, I simply tell them about one of my problems in life (who doesn't have these) and ask THEM for a donation to help my cause. They usually leave me alone after that. And if they pressure you in the least bit, etiquette goes out the window. It's your money, you earned it. Do what you like with it.
2006-10-24 00:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by steinwald 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just say "No thank you." And walk on. Don't give them a chance to pressure you into giving when you don't want to.
2006-10-24 00:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by Jackie J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually say I gave at the office. Besides, if they give you a dirty look or a frown, why would you want to give them anything?
2006-10-24 00:29:31 · answer #10 · answered by JPH 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋