• atmur@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I’ve had a homeless person ask me to send them money with Zelle before. I told him my bank doesn’t support Zelle (which is true) and he was confused and asked me to double check… That whole situation was awkward.

    • bitwaba@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      I’ve stopped giving excuses as justification for people asking for money from me on the street. I just say “no, sorry” and keep walking. I think it’s the most respectful thing I can do. I’m not going to give them money, so the best thing I can do is also not waste their time trying to weasel my way out of it.

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        6 months ago

        Hmm, I guess. I offer them food if I have some. If they get insulted then it’s their loss