Why do many people lie when asked to donate at the checkout line? A guy in front of me today said: "I donated online" 🙄. What do YOU usually say?

Poll - Total Votes: 17

I'm a toxic positive internet do-gooder and my reputation is at stake, so I'll SAY I always donate.

I tell a lie even though I know that everyone knows it's a lie.

I usually donate my change rounded up to the nearest dollar.

If I can't afford to, or don't like the charity, I'm honest and say no.

If I can afford to and I like the worthy cause, I donate.

I donate online.

Other...

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Yeah, I know IT DEPENDS. Everything depends on something, that's a given. So please don't try to sound deep, complicated, and analytical by saying "it depends".
In general, if you don't wish to donate for whatever reason, do you tell a fib or are you honest and simply say something like "no, not today? Why lie?

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Magenta · F

I usually say "no not this time". But most times they don't ask, the card reader does and I verbally say nothing.

Lol @ the top choice.

NoThanksLeon · M

@Magenta Yeah, we ALL know those love bombing do-gooders. Of COURSE they always donate. What would their 5000 social media 'friends' think of them? 😂

Magenta · F

@NoThanksLeon I know, dear kind sweetness.

😄🤭

NoThanksLeon · M

@Magenta They have to maintain that pedestal status.

LeopoldBloom · M

@NoThanksLeon Like you do if it’s a charity you approve of?

NoThanksLeon · M

@LeopoldBloom Every accusation is a confession.

LeopoldBloom · M

@NoThanksLeon Yes, that describes most conservatives.

NoThanksLeon · M

@LeopoldBloom Really? I thought the word "EVERY" meant that it applied to every accusation, including liberal accusations.

Rules for thee but not for me. 😂