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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:43 PM Original message |
What to say to Panhandlers |
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Nestea (171 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. Offer to buy them lunch? |
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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. these appear to be the commuter style panhandlers |
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Susang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:47 PM Response to Reply #8 |
38. How do you know? |
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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 07:50 PM Response to Reply #38 |
44. they ask for bus fare to get home... |
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Susang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:05 PM Response to Reply #44 |
48. That's all? |
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tk2kewl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:47 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. I once offered to buy a guy a sandwich |
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progmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 10:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
65. I used to do the same thing... |
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bearfan454 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. I ignore them n/t |
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Inland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
3. "No, thanks" |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
4. Do they say anything to you first? |
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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:48 PM Response to Reply #4 |
11. More specificially |
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mac56 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
5. Usually I shake my head and say "Sorry." |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
6. Don't say anything |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:50 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Thank you. You put that so well... n/t |
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VaYallaDawg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:57 PM Response to Reply #6 |
21. My strategy exactly. n/t |
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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 07:53 PM Response to Reply #6 |
45. i dont care if they beg... |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-17-04 08:32 AM Response to Reply #45 |
73. Ah! It isn't the begging at all. You're AFRAID of them!!! |
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bif (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
7. "I don't have any extra money on me right now." |
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Phillycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
10. I try to be polite. I used to say "No, sorry" but that seemed wrong |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
12. "How are you today? I don't have much, but you're welcome to this little |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:29 PM Response to Reply #12 |
57. You must not run into many |
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Heyo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
13. Down here... |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
14. "playing a trumpet or singing on the other hand ..." |
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Susang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:48 PM Response to Reply #14 |
39. Dance monkey, dance! |
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chiburb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 04:02 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. My cup runneth over ... |
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philaguy (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
16. Donate to an appropriate local charity |
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Feathered Fish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
17. Wear a walkman. n/t |
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quisp (926 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
18. I say "sorry, not today, but..." |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
19. The Way It Is |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:33 PM Response to Reply #19 |
58. What It's Like |
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Mizmoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
20. "Go see Social Services. They can help you." |
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MemphisTiger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
22. Just say " I got nothin'" |
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UdoKier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
23. I just say "sorry, can't afford it." |
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LeighAnn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
24. Keep a lot of change on hand and consider it a tithe |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:03 PM Response to Original message |
25. No |
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Bofors (9 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
26. Give more |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:35 PM Response to Reply #26 |
59. Welcome to Du |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
27. After two years of unemployment.... |
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kat21 (146 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
28. I know how you feel - |
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ezod (52 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
29. "Change comes from within." |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:45 PM Response to Reply #29 |
54. good one |
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dolo amber (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
30. I usually say |
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sbj405 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
31. I wish it were only a shaking cup, guy I walk by every day spouts out |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
32. I try to meet their stated need |
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freeplessinseattle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
33. I'm constantly conflicted |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
34. I reach into my pocket and if I have change, I give it to them |
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Bertha Venation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
35. I give most panhandlers the benefit of the doubt. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
36. I am perplexed by why you feel a need to say anything. If you want to |
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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:00 PM Response to Reply #36 |
46. heres why I am perplexed |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:07 PM Response to Reply #46 |
49. It's nice that you process all that on the inside |
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GingerSnaps (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
37. I buy "Wavy Gravy" lunch when I pass him |
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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:01 PM Response to Reply #37 |
47. I'd be happier if i saw the same guys everyday |
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GingerSnaps (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:25 PM Response to Reply #47 |
51. I look everyone in face it's rude not to |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 11:31 PM Response to Reply #51 |
68. I called Children's Services on one woman in Portland |
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GingerSnaps (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-17-04 03:22 PM Response to Reply #68 |
75. I feel sorry for the kids |
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Susang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
40. If I have change, I give it to them |
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Droopy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
42. A friend of mine used to break a 20 buying |
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Sannum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
43. I live in a city, |
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limolibral (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:24 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. Panhandlers - No Great Choices |
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RPM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:58 PM Response to Reply #50 |
63. welcome to DU |
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Spirochete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
52. Ask them if they know |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
53. Tell them to go to the cathedral down the street |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 11:36 PM Response to Reply #53 |
69. Actually most downtown churches do a LOT for the homeless |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-17-04 03:17 PM Response to Reply #69 |
74. I meant it sincerely |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
55. It's much easier for me to say no now that I don't carry much |
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miss_kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
56. I say "Nice of you to offer, but no thankyou" |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
60. take them to a fast food restaurant |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
61. ever watch Half Baked? |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
62. just shake my head, avoid eye contact |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
64. Three words that are GUARANTEED to piss off any panhandler |
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Champ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-17-04 03:34 PM Response to Reply #64 |
78. LOL or "I got a spare stamp to mail youself a job application" |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 11:24 PM Response to Original message |
66. some are really jerks; once I gave this guy some money and then |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 11:41 PM Response to Reply #66 |
71. There was one woman in my old neighborhood who was always |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
67. I tell them I'm poor too. |
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GingerSnaps (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
70. There is one nutty guy that yells at you if you don't give him money |
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Kat45 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Nov-16-04 11:44 PM Response to Original message |
72. I usually just say, "sorry" and keep on walking. |
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Champ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-17-04 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
76. If I have extra change |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-17-04 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
77. Beat them to the punch! |
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