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Dragonfighter wrote:I'm a fairly charitable person, but a lot of panhandlers are "professional". There is a sign outside of a convenience store I used to vist that said:

Please don't give to our bums, they make more than you do.

Attitude can do a lot, even with the crazy ones. I had one approach me at a car wash. He was talking on the way up, I looked at him and said, "Sorry, I've got nothing for you." He started to wind up (aggressiveness and verbiage) and continue his approach, I set down the wand and started to walk toward him. He decided he was about to get hurt and retreated. I was carrying but never reached for it or indicated I was armed. But then again, as nice of a guy as I am, I look kinda mean.

Over the years, terseness and eye contact has discouraged many.