Stupid People

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Originally Posted by BigV

I have had that experience in the city many times... I have trouble with "no money" and I use instead "I'm sorry. I can't help you today." I do make eye contact, and my smile is free and sincere.

For me, it's "Sorry, no," with eye contact, but not even slowing down. I didn't used to be that brusque, but 16 years of walking past these guys every day will get you to streamline a bit. They will still be there tomorrow if you give them cash or not. No homeless people starve in DC. Plenty of soup kitchens. Lots of shelters too. I donate $ to the shelters and kitchens to keep from feeling too much guilt.