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What do you do when homeless folks ask for money? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 day ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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This is becoming more common in my town. I just either feel like an ass saying I dont have cash, or lying, but I also can't be giving out 20's to everyone who asks.

I feel bad for most of them but at the same time I get anxiety walking down the sidewalk and seeing someone up ahead that I know is going to ask me for money. Its not like you can say "oh no, I donate to services that help the needy" because that person isn't necessarily being helped by that. And ignoring completely feels so mean, plus I tried that one time and the person was screaming at me as i walked away that I ignored them.

I also dont want my city to round them up and send them to prison camps, something they are planning and that I know a lot of people would vote for just to "get rid of them" but im not supporting that at all.

Its tough.

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[–] vala@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

It's not tough.

Look them in the eyes like a human being and say "sorry dude, not today".

Alternatively just carry small amounts of cash to give to them.

Another alternative is asking them if they would like some food instead.

No matter what you do, keep in mind you are very likely a small step away from homelessness yourself.

[–] teslasaur@lemmy.world 3 points 3 hours ago

We tried giving one guy food in Chicago. He kind of wrinkled his nose and said something like "i prefer joe's" or something. Can't remember the exact place. Safe to say that our generosity got stifled on that journey after that.

Am not from states.