Ever give money to a stranger

Tiggy · 15-05-2010, 15:47

I'll help someone if they are short and I can help.

About 7 or 8 years ago I was out in town with my friends for the usual- evening in the vodka bar then copious amounts of cheese and chips before the walk home. There was one of the 'regular' beggars in there, totally notorious and extremely abusive.

Anyway, she had a large meal which she sat and ate on the table next to us. 20 minutes later on the walk home, we were approached by her and asked for money as she was £1.50 short of money for the night shelter.

The honest answer she got from me was 'You should've just had a happy meal'. We all knew she was living in the house next door to some of the friends we were out with.

15-05-2010, 15:47	#21
Tiggy Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,059	I'll help someone if they are short and I can help. About 7 or 8 years ago I was out in town with my friends for the usual- evening in the vodka bar then copious amounts of cheese and chips before the walk home. There was one of the 'regular' beggars in there, totally notorious and extremely abusive. Anyway, she had a large meal which she sat and ate on the table next to us. 20 minutes later on the walk home, we were approached by her and asked for money as she was £1.50 short of money for the night shelter. The honest answer she got from me was 'You should've just had a happy meal'. We all knew she was living in the house next door to some of the friends we were out with. __________________