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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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Starving!!!

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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what do you think of beggars

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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40 burglaries in 24 hours

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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Close the front door of the house ...

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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Do you give money to beggars?

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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Are there beggars in your place/country?

marie @marieleizl (109) • Philippines 7 Apr 19

I was in the downtown earlier today and saw some beggars which actually I seldom saw the past few years in our place. I remember before I usually see a lot of beggars in the city but few years back, our local government...

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SYNDICATEDbeggars

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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Do you give money to beggars on subways?

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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Homeless People on the Street

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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Sept 21- Beggars visit restaurant

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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When you See Beggars...

@n.J @Iam_jauntyjen (5452) 25 Nov 16

I was walking along the sidewalk this afternoon on the way to the clinic. A young boy who seems like between 2-3 years old was sleeping on the street.He was not wearing any underwear and the flies hovered over him. His older...

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BEGGARS

kumbarn14 @kumbarn14 (735) • Pakistan 22 Oct 16

10 years back, I felt sorry for beggars and gave them something which is worth. Today I have become very nasty with them as they do not deserve to be felt sorry about. Some of them have made it a trade. Other day I was in the...

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Do you have beggars where you live? Do you give them money?

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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Do you give alms to beggars you see on the street?

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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I'm No Longer The Beggars' Friend.

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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Do you give money to beggars?

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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Do You Oblige Beggars?

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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Too many beggars on the road

Nandita2013 @Nandita2013 (132) • India 10 Mar 13

Today MAHASHIVRATRI (lord Shiva) is celebrated all over India. So i went to a nearby temple it was crowded with devotees. I was really surprised when i saw many beggars on the roadside from small kids to old men. I felt pity and...

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A kid ask money from me

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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