That immediate reaction...

I usually say I don't have anything to share, which is 100% the truth with my current spendings. It does make me feel guilty though: if only I made a few changes, I could share a little with others who have it even worse. But those changes are hard...

I don't carry change, or even dollar bills. There is a little bit on the door in my car, change from drive thru orders in the past, but I don't like to touch money now.

I buy food; a sandwich, bottled water

I will as most look like they've genuinely been kicked to the gutter by life. Even drop a $20 or a bag of McDonald's or coffee if I can.

Depending, though, you've got to be wary of opportunities to get close enough to rob you of more. Or mark you as the cash cow to hit up every time you're in the neighborhood.

It depends how it's done and if I actually have loose change.
I used to pass a homeless guy on my way to work, come rain or shine. He never approached me but I got into the habit of dropping some money into his dish now and again, especially when it was raining or bitterly cold.
If people approach me, I'm a bit dubious.

I rarely have spare change on me. These days I pay using the app on my phone, or by using my credit cards. If I have some spare change tho, I'll usually let them have some.

If i have it i usually give it..you have to be pretty desperate to ask for spare change from a stranger in the street, so if i can help i will

Depends where I am. I pretty much never carry cash anymore anyways so usually it's in an I'm sorry.

I used to give some when I was living in a more urban area. Now I don't get asked often. There's a group of gypsies that stake out the shopping centers, but I'm driving by at that point and I don't give to them.

Divided... Sometimes it's a case of wanting to help and others it's why not help yourself...

I don't wanna break hearts but I always want to say "bruh who carries a change nowadays".. tho I carry couple papers specifically to give to one of those amazing street musicians :) love them all!

I never share with others information like that. I will simply say, I try my utmost to share what I have.

I share what I have but never really have much change in the truck. I will be happy to grab them a burger if a place is close by.

I can’t walk on by, I have to give 💜

I mostly ignore as this happens many times a per day in downtown Wash DC and I am a cynical person. I have a couple of charities I budget for but that's about it.

all depends on the person in question
you can usually tell the bag heads from the genuine homeless

I smile and wish them a wonderful day

And occasionally I’ll offer to buy someone a sandwich

i rarely have cash on me, but i almost always have food and change on me so i give them that

If I have it I give it to them and if I don’t I tell them sorry I don’t have any

I give them bills if I have extra. Not all these people are scams

If I got cash on me

If I have change, I'll give it to them.

I usually give them some if I have it

I have no money…only greens

I've only had it happen once. We were outside of an Outback Steakhouse. He asked for a dollar to get something to drink from McDonalds. I gave him $10 and told him to get a full meal. Sucks being hungry. I hope that's what he spent it on

No, and it’s the truth. I’m a retiree, and have virtually nothing that’s “spare” in terms of change.

Wish I could say I was a good person who helps all who need it, but I'm not. I usually try to get out of that situation as soon as possible.

I know there are those who genuinely need that money and would make good use of it, but at least in the broader area I live in I've seen more than enough of fake, "organized begging". It has been part of eroding my trust in those who roam the streets. Bad seeds ruining it for the good ones, but I can no longer tell them apart.

That combined with not having all that much income myself and a fair dose of social anxiety, my immediate reaction is that I want nothing to do with it and want the quickest route out. 😕

Walk on the other side of the street 🤭

Those type of unfortunate people I never see in streets as it against the law. The police take them to shelters for food & care.

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When they say those two words to me... "Spare change?" as they ask with a question inflection to their voice while holding a cup full of change in my face...

I always respond with, "Oh, no thank you! I already have plenty of spare change, but thanks anyway!"[/c]

I'll usually give what I can, if I have anything to spare

i can't remember the last time i bought anything with cash i never have spare change on me. i do volunteer in my community whenever i can, so i give back that way.