re: Corner of College and Corporate Beggers

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I have to do the awkward look at my phone to avoid eye contact as they stand by my window

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Not me. At least not any more. When I was younger (in my 20s), bums made me feel super awkward and I had a hard time finding a way to respond. I never game them cash but I always felt like I had to make up some lie, such as "I don't have anything but my debit card on me" or some such.

Now, I either straight up ignore them or tell them no to their face with full eye contact. I bust my arse for my money and I'm don't feel the least bit shamed or guilty for not buying them booze.