As everyone knows, we are currently in a shitty economic period, more and more people are struggling to either find or keep their jobs, more are find it harder to make their ends meet, and a lot of other things. This means more people are trying to find new ways to make more money and to make that money to go farther. For those who can find it, they either work a second job or work longer hours to earn a little extra income. Some people try to make their money go farther then usual by saving more such as using coupons at the supermarket, cutting back on unnecessary luxuries by eating out less, or find ways to save at home by using electricity less or less water to save on those big bills at the end of the month. Yet, I think the most interesting option that has been around for a while, is going out to a public place, and just flat out begging for it.
Who knew it was that simple? Or is it? Thus the purpose of this entry
Personally, it really depends for me, yet I usually give in. If I have a few singles or a decent amount of change in my pockets, I give it to them, regardless of how bad their stories are. And I don’t buy into that “If you give them money, all they will do with it is buy booze and drugs.” I don’t care, if they do, they do. However, I gave them money because they say they needed it for whatever reason they said. If you needed it, how would you feel if someone said that they wouldn’t because that very reason? However, if the person asking for money is rude, forget about it. How do you expect me to give you money if you’re a total ass to me?
However, the ones I find the most entertaining are the ones that usually go on the New York City subway trains and ask for money. Usually, you get young kids going around selling candy, saying that they need the money in order to stay away from drugs and stay in school and off the streets, then you usually have homeless people who need the money in order for a hot meal and that they need it to stay warm and clothed, and then my all time favorite, the “I’m Broke, It Ain’t No Joke” lady who recites a poem while she beats her drum. To be quite frank, I think the one have liked the most (before today, foreshadowing?) was this one dude who came into our car with candy and was like “I don’t need the money to get off drugs, or off the street, I just need it for me and to make my ends meet.” I think this is the best way to go at it, because most people appreciate it.
Its saves both time and energy by avoiding the charade. If I needed the money, I’m not going to go around beating a drum, or saying I live on the streets, or saying I am a coke addict and I need money to get off of it. I’ll just be honest and say “I need money, any little contribution helps, thank you.”
Of course, some people feel that they need to do something in order to earn it, which is completely understandable, because some just have too much pride to beg for it. Some try to go out and earn it. When on the A-train on my way back home today, these two guys walked into our car, and when I saw one of them with a boom box, I said to myself “Oh boy, here we go.” If I could take anything back, I would take that back. However, when they started to dance, I was taken aback. They were like doing an entire Olympic routine in the middle of a fast moving New York City subway train packed with people. Had I had a bill smaller then a ten, I would have gladly given it to then, but all I had was a few quarters. Even though I would usually give out the money regardless, I truly felt that they not only earned it, but deserved it as well. I was able to get about 20 seconds of it on video…judge for yourself!
Till Next time…
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