So I have my wallet in my hand..open as i move from the bank to starbucks.

applegrove

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Tue Jan-27-09 11:20 PM
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So I have my wallet in my hand..open as i move from the bank to starbucks.

A man dressed in a nice suit tells me he lost his wallet and needs money to pay for his trip back home. I gave him $5. Was I a fool? Do you give money to people who ask for it? On the street? To street people? I used to but now am kinda low on funds and don't bother to dig out my purse every time somebody asks.

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Midlodemocrat

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Tue Jan-27-09 11:21 PM
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1. Nope. You weren't a fool. Here's why.

You have no idea whether or not he was 'playing' you, so you did the compassionate thing.

I, personally, think you did great. :hug:

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applegrove

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Tue Jan-27-09 11:26 PM
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4. Yeah. I refuse to feel like a fool. What you said.

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Rhythm

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Tue Jan-27-09 11:23 PM
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2. I'd have done the same thing...

I've been known to give my last $5 to a stranger, because I never know when someone else's circumstances are worse than mine.

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applegrove

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Tue Jan-27-09 11:25 PM
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3. If I have my wallet out or change in my hand I don't mind giving money to someone who will

obviously just drink it away. I'm an alcoholic so I know how much they'll appreciate it.

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harmonicon

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Tue Jan-27-09 11:56 PM
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5. then it's no problem

I never believe these "have to get home" stories. Are there no more phones? Over Christmas, I was waiting on a train platform for about an hour waiting for my brother, who was late (bad roads) to pick me up. I asked someone if I could use his cell phone, and he let me. I offered to pay, but he refused - good guy. What I didn't do was tell him that I needed to get home, and then ask for money.

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