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comment by cgod

The first suggestion is just horrible. This is for the benefit of the author and no one else. All of us are marks to a panhandler, they aren't looking for a moment of human connection, they are looking for a dollar. A dollar is a form of human connection that they would really value. I've had an old panhandler start crying and burst into tears over $10, eye contact and a hello would never give that kind of solace.

People try to give verbal tips to service people, make eye contact and tell you what a great time they had and how much they appreciate your service, then they give a shitty tip. I suppose that they think I prefer the warm human interaction over money but I don't and pan handlers don't.

Next up Give (If you can). Give if you want to. If it makes you feel better, buying away the privileged guilt, than have at it. Otherwise give if you feel some kind of true compassion for others. If you don't want to give don't, if you don't have it don't, and don't feel bad about it.