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Like the US?
It's true people don't carry change like they used to, but my concern is if they are legit. There are con artists out there pretending to be homeless or hungry, yet they might be rich enough to be in the top 10 or 20 or whatever. I've heard of that...someone collecting a lot of money then turning it into someone in a BMW.
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nonightowl
Heh. Yup, like in the US, though that comment of mine was meant to be a usage of the the cheap, corny, well used 'irony' about the 'developed' countries, like my country is too. Not at all pinpointing the US in my mind, my friend.
Plenty of footage and documentaries on YouTube about homelessness in the US, though. It's very saddening among other things.
And yes, you're absolutely right to feel reluctant about interacting with...well, anyone you choose, nonightowl, I support you on that. But for me, having lived a central urban life for 22 years prior to now, believe me, I've seen it all too: the bad and the...good - in people. And sometimes you reach a point like I have where, weighing everything up, knowing the pros and cons, you still want to help (yes there are many other ways to help too) so you set your own needs aside for someone else in need. That's my whole reasoning. I know those people. I know what happened to a lot of them to wind up on the streets - we all do (should). Anyway, that's it. It's a huge subject which I touched upon.🙏