beggars
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
16 Aug 23
I always remembered my granny, who tends to keep some loose change in her cute purse.Whenever we go to visit a church every Sunday, she gives some to beggars on the streets.Since I was raised seeing this, I also do the same thing...
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honesty and loyalty
@Merliva (3540)
• San Marino
26 Aug 20
Hi do you ever wonder about the poor people?
I mean I do .....I wish I was in a position to help them out.
Sometimes all we can do is wish and work towards it.
I really hope there are not many people starving around the world...
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Engki Mai Putra
@Young_boy (1055)
• Bekasi, Indonesia
22 Jul 20
I see beggars quite often in my place. Not all beggars I give money. I realized that it was very difficult to find work, but not a reason to be a beggar. the beggars I often give money only very old people who can't work anymore....
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rappeter13
@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
23 Mar 20
I have mentioned here and there that many Romanian citizens are returning to the country, because of the restrictions in Europe. There were tens of thousands of people who have entered Romania in the last few days.
And as we...
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Aleskys Cardozo
@Aleskys (5879)
• Venezuela
8 Jan 20
It is unfortunate, but this is going to happen every day more in my country when the inflationary crisis continues, since January started the increase in the products of the basic basket has increased by 200%, wages do not reach,...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238313)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Nov 19
I know I've asked about this before, but the question came to the fore again this morning, as I got another of those obnoxious emails begging for money from the Toddler in Charge.
On the streets, I tend NOT to give change, or a...
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Sep 18
Good Sunday high noon to us all, from this side of the world. Sunday is a family day and rest day as well, and I and my sister attended the 9:30 AM mass at the cathedral.
We arrived during the closing prayers of the 8:30 AM mass...
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Lena Kovadlo
@lovebuglena (52146)
• Staten Island, New York
9 Jul 18
When people on subways sing a song, play an instrument, break dance, etc., basically entertain us, I see no problem in giving them some change or maybe even a dollar. That's a small price to pay for being entertained. Though I...
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Yanzalong
@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
23 Sep 17
Everywhere you go you will come across homeless people. While I was in London Zone 1, I came across these kinds of people. They were sitting on the sidewalk, subways, and on the thingy. In my country, many of them sit on the...
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peachpurple
@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
21 Sep 17
I was having breakfast with my hubby in a local restaurant called" Tea garden". It is a Chinese and Western cuisine restaurant that serves breakfast lunch and dinner from 8am onwards. Customers are allowed to sit inside the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238313)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Oct 16
I did it again the other day. I was driving to work and encountered one of those beggars at the stoplight with a sign. I rarely give them money, but I offer them Altoids, with are little mints I always suck on when I drive. I...
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Arra Rivas
@abrielle28 (502)
• Philippines
22 Mar 16
I wanted to raise this question because lately i have noticed that the number of beggars in our community seems to increase.
The other day as i was walking through the commercial center in my city, I noticed this 2 kids along...
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
16 Mar 16
I've always given a coin or two to beggars, though my husband says I am gullible. However, I'm not stupid - I know that it may be spent on drink or drugs, but if there's a chance that it may help someone in genuine need, I give...
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AtypicalRussian
@TypicalRussian (747)
• Budennovsk, Russian Federation
17 Nov 15
Interesting question!
Firstly, i would classify all the beggars to those skilled in some art (painters, musicians, acrobats, magicians...) and those who just sit and beg money.
There is also a type of beggars in Russia, who...
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jaishankar
@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
1 Sep 15
There are many beggars in my town.You will see them sitting near any religious places.When they ask me for money,I oblige only those who are too old or handicapped.What about you?Do you give alms to beggars?
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AkamaruKei
@AkamaruKei (5219)
• Malaysia
2 Dec 12
Today, this evening i go to cybercafe. After near 1 hour in there i see 1 kid going to me and ask a money from me. I say to her i dont have money but she keep force me and follow me. After that i give her money but she say that is...
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