Good advice on getting beggers to leave you alone?
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February 23rd, 2017 at 3:33:44 PM
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So, a fellow gambler in a casino gave me this good piece of advice. "When begged for money in a casino, just act crazy. That's what I do. I open my eyes really wide and begin talking baby gibberish. They leave me alone after that."
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s,"I tell them my cousin is a cop and I will call him and get him to give the begger money personally. The begger scrams in just a few seconds, claiming they don't need the money all that much anymore. LOL."
"i tell them that I am down $1,000 and ask THEM for money, turning the tables on them, knowing they'll stop asking me for money. It works and they leave me alone."
"I straight up tell them the blunt truth. "The money I have is for me to play and enjoy my games, not be your personal bank."
So, what good advice have you been given/read on getting beggers to leave you alone? :)
On another websites
s,"I tell them my cousin is a cop and I will call him and get him to give the begger money personally. The begger scrams in just a few seconds, claiming they don't need the money all that much anymore. LOL."
"i tell them that I am down $1,000 and ask THEM for money, turning the tables on them, knowing they'll stop asking me for money. It works and they leave me alone."
"I straight up tell them the blunt truth. "The money I have is for me to play and enjoy my games, not be your personal bank."
So, what good advice have you been given/read on getting beggers to leave you alone? :)
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
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February 23rd, 2017 at 4:11:19 PM
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"NO"
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February 23rd, 2017 at 4:29:59 PM
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Sorry, I'm saving up for a haircut.
February 23rd, 2017 at 4:31:43 PM
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The best thing to say is I dont loan money to anyone in the casino,ever. If it's someone you think you know personally, make it a $20 credit line max. That way they have to pay you back if they ever need to borrow again. Watch out with the good looking blondes, they're used to getting their way and get it.
I am a robot.
February 23rd, 2017 at 4:40:51 PM
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In AC, my friend told such a person- There is a sperm bank across the street, leave your hand where it is, and I'll give you a donation to bring over.
It worked. Then again, I've never had an issue with No.
It worked. Then again, I've never had an issue with No.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
February 23rd, 2017 at 5:07:35 PM
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I simply say "F$%k off!"
"What, me worry?"
February 23rd, 2017 at 5:12:17 PM
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What I used to do, that I don't recommend, is offering them money if they can answer a trivia question, which was usually to name the vice president. I've yet to meet a beggar who knew the answer, by the way. Some of them got really angry, as if I was making light of their misery or f%#king with them. I can't see how the chance to get money is worse than no chance, but I've been told I analyze everything too logically.
I still have a tough time getting rid of them as I'm too nice and polite to be firm.
A bit off topic, but I've noticed a lot of people handing over bags of food to intersection beggars lately. They must get more food than they could possibly eat.
I still have a tough time getting rid of them as I'm too nice and polite to be firm.
A bit off topic, but I've noticed a lot of people handing over bags of food to intersection beggars lately. They must get more food than they could possibly eat.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 23rd, 2017 at 5:16:48 PM
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I gave food at an intersection late one night, and he ran off right away to eat it. Figured his woman or a friend was down there under the bridge and he was sharing it.
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February 23rd, 2017 at 5:20:15 PM
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Who is Steven Breyer? Saw that one on Millionaire, question said only 3% knew. The question might have been what is his occupation, but the answer is the same.
Supreme court justice
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February 23rd, 2017 at 6:07:29 PM
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I used to get really nasty and say get a effin job,now i just say no.
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February 23rd, 2017 at 6:15:33 PM
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Back in NY, I ran a weekly Three Hour Cruise, basically a niteclub on the water. We'd put out a buffet and occasionally there would be a good deal of food leftover.
One night, there was lots of Southern fried Chicken left and I took two big bags. One for me, one I planned to give to some homeless vets that hung around outside my stop on the subway. When I got on the subway, I saw a homeless family-man, woman and two small kids so I offered them the bag I'd made for myself- about a dozen pieces of chicken, cole slaw, potato salad and some other stuff. Woman was so thankful, at first. All of a sudden she realizes there are no utensils and starts screaming at me. WTF- do you think we are animals. How the Fk are my kids going to eat this shit with no forks? She chucks a tub of potato salad at me, missing me only because I lunged. Her man is trying to restrain her but she is insane. I decided I'd spring for a taxi.
One night, there was lots of Southern fried Chicken left and I took two big bags. One for me, one I planned to give to some homeless vets that hung around outside my stop on the subway. When I got on the subway, I saw a homeless family-man, woman and two small kids so I offered them the bag I'd made for myself- about a dozen pieces of chicken, cole slaw, potato salad and some other stuff. Woman was so thankful, at first. All of a sudden she realizes there are no utensils and starts screaming at me. WTF- do you think we are animals. How the Fk are my kids going to eat this shit with no forks? She chucks a tub of potato salad at me, missing me only because I lunged. Her man is trying to restrain her but she is insane. I decided I'd spring for a taxi.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
February 23rd, 2017 at 6:29:04 PM
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Quote: billryanBack in NY, I ran a weekly Three Hour Cruise, basically a niteclub on the water. We'd put out a buffet and occasionally there would be a good deal of food leftover.
One night, there was lots of Southern fried Chicken left and I took two big bags. One for me, one I planned to give to some homeless vets that hung around outside my stop on the subway. When I got on the subway, I saw a homeless family-man, woman and two small kids so I offered them the bag I'd made for myself- about a dozen pieces of chicken, cole slaw, potato salad and some other stuff. Woman was so thankful, at first. All of a sudden she realizes there are no utensils and starts screaming at me. WTF- do you think we are animals. How the Fk are my kids going to eat this shit with no forks? She chucks a tub of potato salad at me, missing me only because I lunged. Her man is trying to restrain her but she is insane. I decided I'd spring for a taxi.
I don't know what it wrong with me. But, I thought that was a funny story. At any rate, I never give to the homeless. I just politely say no and keep moving.
February 23rd, 2017 at 6:30:11 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleThe best thing to say is I dont loan money to anyone in the casino,ever. If it's someone you think you know personally, make it a $20 credit line max. That way they have to pay you back if they ever need to borrow again. Watch out with the good looking blondes, they're used to getting their way and get it.
About loaning money to people you know personally, a guy said a woman he knew for a long time from the casino they both frequented a lot together and were very friendly with each other a lot,one day asked him to loan her like $800, giving him a sob story about losing the $800 she really shouldn't have been gambling in the first place with. She claimed she would pay him back with her next paycheck or something like that. He said she usually was responsible with her gambling money and was a friendly person, and so he wrote her losing $800 she really shouldn't have been gambling with a temporary laspe in good judgement , decided to help her out and loaned her the $800, fully expecting to get his $800 with her next paycheck. Her payday came and she did not pay him the $800 back on the agreed payday. In fact, he never saw her again. He felt jipped and scammed. He couldn't believe a fellow gambler he was chummy with stole , okay, more like scammed $800 from him. Lesson. Be careful loaning out money to EVERYONE, chummy acquaintance at casino or not.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
February 23rd, 2017 at 7:05:17 PM
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After either the 2nd or 3rd McNugget challenges, which both ended in dismal failure, I had about 70 McNuggets left over. It was difficult giving them away. I offered them to 5 to 10 apparently homeless people on Fremont street but none of them wanted them. When I arrived at the Greyhound station I figured it would be easy finding takers, but still nobody wanted them. Finally, in the corner I found a couple guys who seemed happy to take them.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
February 23rd, 2017 at 7:15:33 PM
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I stick with, If I give my money to you I wont have any.
try it, the looks you will get are priceless.
try it, the looks you will get are priceless.
February 23rd, 2017 at 7:28:03 PM
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Quote: billryanIn AC, my friend told such a person- There is a sperm bank across the street, leave your hand where it is, and I'll give you a donation to bring over.
It worked. Then again, I've never had an issue with No.
Just keep spare change in an extra large condom. Pull that out of your pocket. If the change is moist, you'll probably never be asked again.
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February 23rd, 2017 at 8:13:53 PM
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The first year the WSOP was at The Rio, one of my BJ friends entered a few of the smaller tournaments and we stayed there for moral support. We are outside and he strikes up a conversation with a Pro that was on tv a lot at the time. The guy was very nice and soon we are talking about the Red Sox-Yankee rivalry.
A young, scrawny looking kid comes up and excuses himself. He's staying on the Strip and forgot his wallet at the hotel. He asks the Pro if he can borrow $1500 for the buy in. I'm laughing to myself when ,quite unexpectedly, the Pro pulls out a stack of hundreds and peels off 15, then gives him another and says A guys got to eat, right? The guy thanks him and my friend says- A friend of yours to the Pro. Not really, he says. I've seen him around a bit. Think he's from Chicago or something, and starts talking about the Boggs - Mattingly batting title race of 1985.
A young, scrawny looking kid comes up and excuses himself. He's staying on the Strip and forgot his wallet at the hotel. He asks the Pro if he can borrow $1500 for the buy in. I'm laughing to myself when ,quite unexpectedly, the Pro pulls out a stack of hundreds and peels off 15, then gives him another and says A guys got to eat, right? The guy thanks him and my friend says- A friend of yours to the Pro. Not really, he says. I've seen him around a bit. Think he's from Chicago or something, and starts talking about the Boggs - Mattingly batting title race of 1985.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
February 23rd, 2017 at 8:41:25 PM
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She paid me back, but wouldn't give me the interest I wanted, and hasn't asked again.Quote: NathanAbout loaning money to people you know personally, a guy said a woman he knew for a long time from the casino they both frequented a lot together and were very friendly with each other a lot,one day asked him to loan her like $800, giving him a sob story about losing the $800 she really shouldn't have been gambling in the first place with. She claimed she would pay him back with her next paycheck or something like that. He said she usually was responsible with her gambling money and was a friendly person, and so he wrote her losing $800 she really shouldn't have been gambling with a temporary laspe in good judgement , decided to help her out and loaned her the $800, fully expecting to get his $800 with her next paycheck. Her payday came and she did not pay him the $800 back on the agreed payday. In fact, he never saw her again. He felt jipped and scammed. He couldn't believe a fellow gambler he was chummy with stole , okay, more like scammed $800 from him. Lesson. Be careful loaning out money to EVERYONE, chummy acquaintance at casino or not.
I am a robot.
February 23rd, 2017 at 9:15:39 PM
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On the flip side of things, one night in AC I hit a big slot win. I forget the details but it was enough that I stopped by 7-11 and got a money order for all but about $150. I'd come down by bus and had my return ticket and my metrocard for the subway.
Long story short, I lose the cash on machines and drink and take the greyhound to NY, getting in around six in the morning. Walk upstairs to the subway and cant find my metro card. Its gone and I have no cash. Go to a 24 hour place but they wont cash a money order, same in a few other spots. I've never panhandled in my life but that seems to be the only way I'm getting home to Queens, when I spot two Transit cops. I go over and tell them my tale of woe and show them the money order. They laugh and open the security door giving me a free ride.
Long story short, I lose the cash on machines and drink and take the greyhound to NY, getting in around six in the morning. Walk upstairs to the subway and cant find my metro card. Its gone and I have no cash. Go to a 24 hour place but they wont cash a money order, same in a few other spots. I've never panhandled in my life but that seems to be the only way I'm getting home to Queens, when I spot two Transit cops. I go over and tell them my tale of woe and show them the money order. They laugh and open the security door giving me a free ride.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
February 24th, 2017 at 1:52:43 AM
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Billryan, sometimes transit cops can be your best allies. Good story! :)
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
February 24th, 2017 at 3:12:42 AM
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Quote: billryanAll of a sudden she realizes there are no utensils and starts screaming at me.
sometimes you find out why they are homeless
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
February 24th, 2017 at 4:20:42 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitsometimes you find out why they are homeless
Yeah, that was nasty, crass, and low class of her. Beggars can't be choosers.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
February 24th, 2017 at 4:37:09 PM
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Some of the best advice on how to deal with these people: Treat them the way you would want to be treated
February 24th, 2017 at 6:47:30 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleShe paid me back, but wouldn't give me the interest I wanted, and hasn't asked again.
LOL.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
February 24th, 2017 at 11:59:18 PM
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Best way is a firm NO.
Anything else just encourages the beggars.
Casino beggars sometime straddle the line between beggar and hustler. Anything other than a firm NO, and they may see you as a mark.
If a firm NO doesn't work, than a nasty NO always works. I can get nasty, but I never include personal ad hominous attacks. Including a curse word with the NO always solves the problem.
Anything else just encourages the beggars.
Casino beggars sometime straddle the line between beggar and hustler. Anything other than a firm NO, and they may see you as a mark.
If a firm NO doesn't work, than a nasty NO always works. I can get nasty, but I never include personal ad hominous attacks. Including a curse word with the NO always solves the problem.
February 25th, 2017 at 6:47:29 AM
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It seems everyone is in line with the last guy who said,"I am not your personal bank!" Though the one where he said he offers to call his cousin who is a cop is funny, LOL.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
December 2nd, 2017 at 7:09:02 AM
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Quote: NathanAbout loaning money to people you know personally, a guy said a woman he knew for a long time from the casino they both frequented a lot together and were very friendly with each other a lot,one day asked him to loan her like $800, giving him a sob story about losing the $800 she really shouldn't have been gambling in the first place with. She claimed she would pay him back with her next paycheck or something like that. He said she usually was responsible with her gambling money and was a friendly person, and so he wrote her losing $800 she really shouldn't have been gambling with a temporary laspe in good judgement , decided to help her out and loaned her the $800, fully expecting to get his $800 with her next paycheck. Her payday came and she did not pay him the $800 back on the agreed payday. In fact, he never saw her again. He felt jipped and scammed. He couldn't believe a fellow gambler he was chummy with stole , okay, more like scammed $800 from him. Lesson. Be careful loaning out money to EVERYONE, chummy acquaintance at casino or not.
Something like this happened to me at my job recently.. A loyal customer who is sweet, friendly, and bubbly gave me a sob story of not having money to take her bus rides for the day. She begged me for $10, which is actually roughly how much taking 4 bus rides cost, and she told me she would pay me the next time she saw me. I loaned her the money and told her I would be working on that Sunday. She agreed to pay me back. I was actually COVERING another person in another department who was on vacation when she walked in, so my educated guess was that she was planning on begging him for money. Sunday she came in to buy her items and claimed that she thought I said Monday,which was reasonable since Sunday and Monday actually sound alike. She told me she was going to come back on that Monday with my money. I said "Okay,". She never came back. I later told the guy that I had been covering that she scammed me out of my money. He said,"She has begged me for money before but I just told her I didn't have cash on me." My educated guess was correct. How ironic that I gave the advice to be careful loaning money to acquaintances and I ended up doing just that and got burned badly.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
December 2nd, 2017 at 7:18:55 AM
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That's roughly 1,000 spins on coyote moon that you will not be getting back :(
100% risk of ruin
December 2nd, 2017 at 9:10:56 AM
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Quote: RogerKintThat's roughly 1,000 spins on coyote moon that you will not be getting back :(
I don't usually play 1 cent a spin. I play .40-.50 cents a spin on my slot spins. :) I played literal pennies to pass the time that one time.
In both The Hunger Games and in gambling, may the odds be ever in your favor. :D
"Man Babes" #AxelFabulous
"Olive oil is processed but it only has one
ingredient, olive oil."-Even Bob, March 27/28th. :D The 2 year war is over! Woo-hoo! :D
I sometimes speak in metaphors. ;) Remember this. ;)
Crack the code. :D 8.9.13.25.14.1.13.5.9.19.14.1.20.8.1.14! :D
"For about the 4096th time, let me offer a radical idea to those of you who don't like Nathan -- block her and don't visit Nathan's Corner. What is so complicated about it?" Wizard, August 21st. :D
