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Beggars : do you give money to them ?
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Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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I have done. I would happily toss a few pence to anyone in desperate need although the cynic in me suggests it won't go on food... So I don't so much now...
AlbionPics&SouthCoastTwit
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A pound or two..........................................................................................................................................................................of flesh.
One freezing night in Manchester, I was on the way into McDonalds, and a chap sat in the doorway outside, with his cap in front of him, mumbles "spare some change for a coffee, mate?"
I didn't give him any cash, but as I'd actually gone in for a coffee, I got him one, too. When I handed it to him on the way out, he looked at me like I'd shat in his cap!
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 70,187
Won't give money to any sat outside an off-licence.
JC Footy Genius
Bringer of TRUTH
- Jun 9, 2015
- 10,568
No, impossible to tell who is in genuine need or part of an organised gang which seem more prevalent these days.
el punal
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One freezing night in Manchester, I was on the way into McDonalds, and a chap sat in the doorway outside, with his cap in front of him, mumbles "spare some change for a coffee, mate?"
I didn't give him any cash, but as I'd actually gone in for a coffee, I got him one, too. When I handed it to him on the way out, he looked at me like I'd shat in his cap!
I didn't realise McDonald's coffee was that bad.
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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Because I'd rather feed a fellow human being than feed their crack habit...?
One freezing night in Manchester, I was on the way into McDonalds, and a chap sat in the doorway outside, with his cap in front of him, mumbles "spare some change for a coffee, mate?"
I didn't give him any cash, but as I'd actually gone in for a coffee, I got him one, too. When I handed it to him on the way out, he looked at me like I'd shat in his cap!
Now that's the way to do it - and well done for doing it that way!
Not very often but chuff me if you think there are a lot here then try some places in Spain (though it varies massively from city to city). In Jerez this summer you couldn't move for them. You'd get 10 different beggars come to your table during your meal, not to mention people selling lottery tickets, roses, sunflowers, towels, sun hats, drapes, etc.
symyjym
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A few years ago there always used to be beggers outside the Co-op in Blatchington Road.
One day there was chap sat with a dog sat outside and I thought I would be clever and I bought some dog food to give to him on the way out. I said here you go mate, some food for your dog only for him to tell me it wasn't his.
One day there was chap sat with a dog sat outside and I thought I would be clever and I bought some dog food to give to him on the way out. I said here you go mate, some food for your dog only for him to tell me it wasn't his.
Worried Man Blues
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Only if they're playing a mouth organ, or guitar etc Even if they are hopeless, at least they are making an effort. or if they have a dog!
bn1&bn3 Albion
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Sometimes, I'd rather buy them a meal or a drink, at least that way I know what my money pays for.
I once bought a young homeless lady a sleeping bag and gave her a fiver. Her and her dog were soaked from the storm the night before and the lady had decided to wrap the dog up in her sleeping bag instead of herself. I didn't cost much but her face when I gave it to her was priceless.
I once bought a young homeless lady a sleeping bag and gave her a fiver. Her and her dog were soaked from the storm the night before and the lady had decided to wrap the dog up in her sleeping bag instead of herself. I didn't cost much but her face when I gave it to her was priceless.
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Ah but they're buskers. Or are they if they are really shit ?
We had an old woman playing a guitar (badly) and singing The Monster Mash recently on the NY subway and because we knew the words and were also pissed we joined in. She walked away as if we might be after a cut.
fat old seagull
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A few years ago there always used to be beggers outside the Co-op in Blatchington Road.
One day there was chap sat with a dog sat outside and I thought I would be clever and I bought some dog food to give to him on the way out. I said here you go mate, some food for your dog only for him to tell me it wasn't his.
Wasn't Peter Sellers was it?
http://youtu.be/Ue0fZfwHfzo
Mackenzie
Old Brightonian
Yes, not always but sometimes.
Gilliver's Travels
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Far better to give your money to a charity like Crisis than to individuals. That way, you can be sure it'll get spent on something that directly benefits people down on their luck.
gregbrighton
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Yes I do.
