re: Experience with "Street Folk"

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sounds to me like you need to get out of St Amant more often. there is whole big bad mean world out there

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I've lived in Baton Rouge for more than half my life, so don't speak to me as though I'm some ignorant country boy who doesn't know any better.

I can accept the fact that people are assholes (hell I'm usually one), but I've personally never endured an encounter similar to the one I described.

Bro it's ok you panicked and the homeless guy could smell your fear from a mile away.

Best Nola hobo quote I've gotten, I was walking down canal with my gf and several male friends, old toothless hobo walks through all the dudes straight to my gf and says "I got a joint, a big dick and I'll buy you a beer"

Once he walked away and we comprehended it we ROFLCOPTER'ed. Dude proceeded to walk down the street and say the same thing to almost every female he passed

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It's not about being the bigger man, it's about minimizing risk.

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That too. I suppose I mentioned the "bigger man" bit because that's what my mother always tried to instill in me.

In actuality, my decision was due more to the reason that you mentioned.

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I take after my dad when it comes to getting hostile whenever provoked so I didn't want to write a check that my arse couldn't cash

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If someone dressed in dirty clothing approaches me I say "no" before they even open their mouth. When they start talking I just say "no" as soon as they start.

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Thats close to one of the 3 things I have nailed down in that situation depending on my mood.

1) Before they finish talking, "I ain't got no fricken money!" :throwing arm in air:

2) When I know asking for money is imminent, I try to cut them off at the pass. "Hey bud, can I get a dollar off you? All I have is plastic." Usually takes em a second to process what just happened and then they go on their way without saying ANYTHING.

3) My favorite, make them work for it. If I'm cool giving away some cash, I usually make them do a dance for me, or something like that. I do get some blowback for this one but can always counter with "I had to do much harder work for this dollar than dance for it, you're getting a great deal." Its even better when your with friends and everyone is egging them on. "GO,GO,GO, GO!"