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Old 02-22-2013, 11:51 PM
 
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Originally Posted by Bayareaadvisor View Post
I saw on 60 minutes where a masters pyschology student wanted to do a test and panhandled for a week. He said it was so easy and made way more than the minimum wage.
Beyond the usual skepticism that anyone should have when watching "60 minutes", I don't think it's valid to assume that the experience of someone in good health who has had a lot of social opportunity is at all comparable to other panhandlers.

I mean, I'd probably do OK. I've had lots of practice making conversation, am healthy, white, and even (dare I say) attractive. I think it would be far easier for me to get some money than for others.

I've offered food and can't think of too many occasions when it was declined. /Nothing memorable. I once came into possession of a $25 gift card for a coffee chain that I don't use (this was in Boston - I can't stand Dunkin' Donuts) and the guy seemed shocked and appreciative. I don't give money...I kinda feel like I'm just a few dollars above a line where I might fall out of a lifestyle that I really enjoy
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