Why is it when I go to New York City and give a beggar moey, they expect more?
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Don't assume that they expect more.  They might need more.  Life is not the same for everyone.  Many times the beggars have mental disorders.  Sometimes they are drug addicts.  Some beggars are war veterans with psychological issues.  You cannot reasonably apply what you think onto other people and expect that to be reality.  Doing that may make you feel better but it does not make your judgement to be accurate.\n\nDo not give something you really do not want to give and then try to degrade the person.  When you give, you should really give from your heart.
449492
no, i have interviewed many homeless people for projects and what i noticed is that many of them are war vets, elderly  and mentally ill people, that were abadoned by their own families and government. in addition, a percentage of them don't want to work, they are lazy and passive, they could care less about getting a job. In fact there was one perticular lady who would stand in front of my local grocery store and beg for money,  the manager offered her a job as a cashier, but she declined she said she would make more begging, than working. i was stunned about how much she made and how she spends her money (drugs and alcohol).
135613
you try to solicite in New York City yet?
515543
kind of a strange question - I dont see a point to it unless you dont know what to do with your money, but then again, thinking about it, that is pretty much what people do when they give money to beggars..
231865
I try to get beyond my initial reactions of fear or disgust. I remind myself that these people need compassion and understanding. I realize that I can't know all there is to know about them in one encounter and that the homeless are not one homogenous group. There are a variety of reasons for their status. \n\nI would not complain that they should leave a store, library, train or whatever. I hope I challenge myself to question my assumptions and become more giving to them. Sometimes I do give them money or a transit card or something to eat. (Once I offered a doggie bag with pizza in it to a homeless woman and was puzzled that she rejected it because she didn't like the flavor. It's hard not to judge, but by forcing myself to see that she needs dignity and can decide if she can decline an offer of food so be it.)\n\nLet these encounters help you become a better person.
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i think i understand your question a little.\nBeggers in any part of the country are hopeless and have no choice to make in their lives. It people who are generous who give enough money for organizations which can make a difference in people's lives. With people who do not care about the homeless and beggers, the world will never progress. Hopefully this answers your question. Take care\n\ntrisha
402054
When i was in Washington D.C. I gave a homeless man my $100 dollars spending money. Instead of spending it on something that would probably rot my teeth or brain. I gave it to him, because i knew he was much worse off, and needed it more then i did. and if he was lying, well who am I to judge, God will do that in the end. I was just doing my part and being nice.
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ALWAYS!!!! The way I see it...I got my arms full of goodies and this person has nothing.  I'm blessed to have what i have (which isn't much), what good is it to have it if you can't share it.  I cannot tell you how many times I've given whatever was in my pocket to someone sitting on the side of the street.  DC almost broke me.  There was at least 2-3 ppl on each city block.  It was heartbreaking.\nNow grant it, there may be shammers, alcoholics, druggies, etc out there, but who am i to judge anyone?  Even if they take the few bucks i give them and go grab a beer when I'm outta sight...it still makes me feel better about myself to give.\nI'm a strong believer in Charma too.  There's been many times, I've been down on my luck and there were ppl in my life to help me out.  I remember how humbled I was to have to accept their help but sometimes you have to tuck your pride away to survive.  I share my gratitude of those that helped me by trying to help others.  "what goes around, comes around" is such a true cliche'.\nSome of my "friends" scold me for giving money or food or whatever i have, saying things like "they're faking it" or "they probably got a mansion somewhere", etc...but again, like i said, giving to them makes me feel better as a person, so i do what I feel is right, regardless of what others say or think.\nThat is what i suggest to you....do what you feel is right in your heart.\nmarjenl72
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No. I am one of those people who can't stand to see the homeless people on the streets and usually donate to them.  I've given them money and even food.  I know that some of them are not really homeless and do the begging routine to just get money, however I feel that if I do my part and help the ones you can, God will take care of the ones who are doing wrong.  I've donated to those who I've watched take the money and went and bought them something to eat and I've also donated to those who have went straight to the  liquor store.  Atleast I know my heart is in the right place and if they are doing wrong it's between them and God.
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New yorker's aren't a-holes, we're just very direct and very fast, and tend to get annoyed when others don't keep up. not alot of time for social niceties in the city that never sleeps. We're polite, just NY polite, i.e., a nod of the head as a greeting, taking the hand of a little kid who is scared to cross from the platform to the train, holding a cab for somebody who wants it after you just got out. All done wordlessly with no eye contact and maybe a muttered "thanks". We don't have time to gush, recieve gushing appreciation, or even engage in small talk, but it is nonetheless, our version of politeness.
97927
some people do make a living out of begging...\nfor  those living in the 3rd world countries it has even syndicate rings...
196703
i believe there are people in New York state and city.
119562
Give it to a panhandler. There's little else that you can do in NYC with 1 USD.
395637
They are hoping you will change your mind about even trying to  get something.  If your white and not connected to the  neo nazi group of today it takes longer than that. Everyone just about gets turned down the first time, they really are hoping you will just go away instead of making sure that on;y people who need it will receive it. Some people will get it the second time, so if you signal hang in there. If your like my family you might as well hire a lawyer.  It took my brother 2 almost 3 years to get it. He had diabetes and at first the circulation in his feet were so bad he was in a wheel chair sometimes and couldn't walk far no matter what time.  He was on it slightly over 6 months when he got a job at the airport because his feet had improved.  They werent giving retroactive checks at that period either.  My family has never received welfare, that was the first time anyone had gotten social security and it took that much work. If it wasn't for families like mine instead of the gang bangers and priveledged parasites like you see all over L.A. especially the marinas,) there wouldn't be social securty.  Somebody has to work and actually pay taxes.  As you can tell I have no respect whatso ever for todays ugly little cults .  It has no value whatsoever for decent middle class people, except to be exploited by them.
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which ones are you talking about? in New York City, they already gave all of them back. (expect the ones you took so far) (important ones)
244066
Are you asking for money?  I'm confused.
439543
Because homeless people are HILARIOUS. Have you ever seen Bum Fights? Oh my gosh, homeless people are always walking around with that meth-withdrawal alcohol stupor look on their face, they stink like a skunk that crawled out the bunghole of another skunk, and they generally just make themselves targets. Besides, it feels great to be able to be mean to people like that and then go home and soak in my spa.