What is you reaction to beggars when you see one?
By NaomiErin
@NaomiErin (389)
Philippines
February 26, 2009 7:25pm CST
Do you immediately go away?
Do you get something in your pockets to give them coins/money?
Do you ignore them?
Do you pity them?
Do you buy them food?
I usually look at their physique. If I think they're capable of working for their own, I don't give alms. How about you? What is your opinion? ^_^
7 responses
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
It depends really...if for kids...if they ask really nicely, you know, not the type who forces you. Then I give them...but I usually give food not money. As for the adults, same here, if they are capable of working...then I don't really give them money.
@NaomiErin (389)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
It's scary if beggars force you to give alms. I think that's robbery already! _
@marketing07 (6266)
• South Korea
27 Feb 09
if its a beggar i dont go away,but if it is a crazy man of course i will go away.. sometimes i do give money for them ..but here in my place beggars on the street will going to sing a song..and they dont go to fastfood centers just infront of the street..
@NaomiErin (389)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
That's good! At least they do something okay in exchange for the alms. Here in my country, some children even bangs the glass near your seat to catch your attention. Then they'll ask you to give them what you're eating. Sometimes its ok to give them the food. But when you're still enjoying it, its a little annoying. _
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
4 Apr 10
It depends. Just like you, I look at their physique. There are those that are really worthy of alms and there are those that are not and are just taking advantage of our kind heart. Before I give anything, I always check whether they are worthy of help or not. But if they are, then I never hesitate to help out and give them something.
@vivian642008 (71)
• China
27 Feb 09
honestly, i don't like to see them. as they always made me uncomfortable. they often no hand or legs. they often very dirty. so i dislike close to them. if they come towards me, i will give them some money. i think this must be solved by government.
@masata (408)
• Indonesia
27 Feb 09
Normally, I just spare my money. I am not sure but I think that they may have a tendency to attack me if I don't spare my money or anything in hand. I don't want to give but I have no choice. I prefer to give something rather than just running away with riskying my life.
@NaomiErin (389)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
How true! You don't know if they'll get violent if you don't give them money. If they can harm someone, then they're strong enough to find some work and earn a living. Bullying people for alms is a very bad idea. Thanks for sharing! ^_^
@NaomiErin (389)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
I wish my country will have that kind of system. In every corners of the street you can find at least 1 beggar. _
