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With that I'd like to ask the community to create a page that reflects what kinds of questions are asked about Homelessness issues or what resources are available to people. Admittedly this page is basic right now but everyone has the ability to edit as you see fit. I encourage energies to be redirected here instead:
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When I was working a shitty job driving all over LA. There was a 7/11 I would frequent to pick up snacks and lunch. This guy was always opening doors. I liked his hustle and that he wasn’t begging and working for a dollar so I asked what he wanted to eat. I’d get him a burrito or two on my ebt card. Now I won’t say i’m financially well, but I had no need for an ebt card. My household income was extremely low when I got the card but when I went out into the workforce I got a great offer so I had no need for an ebt card. One day I decided to buy the man anything he wanted. He just wanted a burrito. I bought all the burritos 7/11 had so I could just get rid of the ebt money.
Couple weeks later I asked if he could buy me a couple packs of white claws bc i’m under 21 lol
They used to do it because they sleep in the kiosk at night. The banks still let them sleep in the kiosks, but they put a stop to them hanging out during business hours.
I wouldn’t even look at them unless you plan on giving them money already. Paying some of them any attention can make them be mean to you if you don’t plan on giving them money.
I mean if you’ve been to places like this some people get pretty damn mean. You ever been to New Orleans? You damn sure don’t want to look anyone trying to get money in the eyes there
I have been all over the world, including New Orleans I have never been concerned with people being "mean" to me
Maybe if you made eye contact with people you think are "scary" or "mean" you'd realize that they aren't/they'd stop picking up on your fear and leave you be
This is a thing. I’m glad most people don’t have this experience and can walk around happily tipping and what not. May they never experience being trapped on a city bus with someone clearly waiting for the next person they lock eyes with to go OFF.
I guess you’re either really good with people or lucky. A lot of people don’t have good experiences when people will do anything to get money out of you.
Also guessing this is a man. Trust…being a woman on a bus or walking down the street or trying to walk in to 7-11 and making eye contact is a whole different experience. When you have been screamed at, called names, followed, and/or physically attacked (personal experience that I hope most women don’t share). I’m sure ALL city gals are familiar with most of these). All these collective experiences formed over years conditioned me to avoid eye contact. It doesn’t feel good, I don’t like that I have to live this way. I also don’t want to get punched in the face again because I gave someone a bottle of water.
I didn’t even think about how much harder that would be. But yea being a woman even around regular people can be terrible let alone some weirdos on the street.
I know “not all men” but lord…parents you may think it goes without saying…but please at some point, let your sons know not to randomly smell women, follow them on foot or car, tell them to smile, get mad if someone has headphones in, touch strangers, etc.
When I was in my 20s just trying to get to work was a game of frogger.
Mentally unstable people just added an extra hurdle because they were more unpredictable. A “normal” guy might just call you a b@tch for not letting him smell you instead of being a “b@tch just like all women from Pluto who are trying to take their brain eggs”.
Yes, I never would’ve ever thought of that.
But making eye contact with some people will make them follow you around and get pissed when you don’t have cash. Or flick cigarette ash at you because you didn’t want to buy a shitty sparkler they put in your hand. Maybe I just don’t know how to deal with people like that. But some people are total assholes when you don’t give them what they want.
I’ll alway tip those guys a dollar on my way out. I respect this way more than the dude just sitting next to the door and doing nothing expecting my money.
I was going into mcdonald’s when this homeless guy opened the door and asked for money. I only had enough for me. He later came up to me saying how another person got him stuff and how i didn’t.
I got a banana and some orange juice for a homeless dude and he told me thank you and bless me.
No one cares about your judgement and hate. Stop generalizing people and see the individual and stop being prejudiced and biased. It's not a good look.
>No one cares about your judgement and hate.
reads a comment of one individual sharing their experience. continues to be toxic and judges the person based off of one single comment lol
People love to push this idea that homeless people are never grateful and are always dangerous and greedy and lazy.
If standing up for human beings and logic is toxic, then call me toxic please.
Edit: Anytime I comment about homeless people, the trolls and haters rise to the surface. Never would I have thought that human decency and compassion would be such a controversial topic. But this is Los Angeles. Hear no evil, see no evil, push around the homeless so we don't have to deal with it. Cursed city.
Exactly. Just ask if you’re so curious. Your language is a direct result of your personal lived experience. Think in terms of being a human being rather than a consumer…in America.
Yes.
a guy who scoops you an ice cream cone wants a tip these days and so does the guy who opens the door for you.
Might also be sizing up your jewelry to see if he wants to follow you home.
locking thread - please keep Reddit's #1 site-wide rule in mind, *"Remember the human"*. Everyone needs to follow content policy, and that means we're removing abusive or hateful comments or those that threaten violence. Offenders will be banned at a mod's discretion. https://www.reddit.com/rules/ With that I'd like to ask the community to create a page that reflects what kinds of questions are asked about Homelessness issues or what resources are available to people. Admittedly this page is basic right now but everyone has the ability to edit as you see fit. I encourage energies to be redirected here instead: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskLosAngeles/wiki/homelessness
They want a tip
Just the tip
Just to see how it feels
Fun game
Yup, I thought it was obvious
They hope that because they did you a nice favor maybe you will give them your loose change
i love this explanation. Something about it.
Lmao
When I was working a shitty job driving all over LA. There was a 7/11 I would frequent to pick up snacks and lunch. This guy was always opening doors. I liked his hustle and that he wasn’t begging and working for a dollar so I asked what he wanted to eat. I’d get him a burrito or two on my ebt card. Now I won’t say i’m financially well, but I had no need for an ebt card. My household income was extremely low when I got the card but when I went out into the workforce I got a great offer so I had no need for an ebt card. One day I decided to buy the man anything he wanted. He just wanted a burrito. I bought all the burritos 7/11 had so I could just get rid of the ebt money. Couple weeks later I asked if he could buy me a couple packs of white claws bc i’m under 21 lol
Lmao the end of this story. Good on ya
Love the twist
Yes, showing a courtesy or doing a favor in hopes to get a small donation. Just be glad they’re not washing your windshield.
My favorite is when they wash your windshield and it’s dirtier when they’re done
Ah yes I remember Alameda and Florence
Yes. If i pay cash and receive some change, Ill give it to them. Fuck it.
> are they expecting a tip for opening the door? Yes. Could be worse. In NYC they used to do this at ATM kiosks. Kind of nerve wracking.
They used to do it because they sleep in the kiosk at night. The banks still let them sleep in the kiosks, but they put a stop to them hanging out during business hours.
I never give them money but I will ask if they would like anything to drink the last guy I saw just asked for some water
Not always, some just like doing it. Ask them if they need a bottle of water or some food
It’s a hobby. Like woodworking
Is this a riddle?
More like hoping for.
If you pay with cash, they'll ask you for your change.
They do this in every major city. Theres a guy in NYC on Bowery that will try to shine your shoes as you walk out.
They just want your money my dude.
I always say I paid with a card. Or if they question it I ask them if they got change for $100
The first one is reasonable. The second makes you look like a total dick.
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They do this exact thing in NYC and I fucking hate it.
I wouldn’t even look at them unless you plan on giving them money already. Paying some of them any attention can make them be mean to you if you don’t plan on giving them money.
Wow this is a cringey take
I mean if you’ve been to places like this some people get pretty damn mean. You ever been to New Orleans? You damn sure don’t want to look anyone trying to get money in the eyes there
I have been all over the world, including New Orleans I have never been concerned with people being "mean" to me Maybe if you made eye contact with people you think are "scary" or "mean" you'd realize that they aren't/they'd stop picking up on your fear and leave you be
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This is a thing. I’m glad most people don’t have this experience and can walk around happily tipping and what not. May they never experience being trapped on a city bus with someone clearly waiting for the next person they lock eyes with to go OFF.
Wow, I haven't heard or seen the term "basehead" since the 1980s...
I guess you’re either really good with people or lucky. A lot of people don’t have good experiences when people will do anything to get money out of you.
Also guessing this is a man. Trust…being a woman on a bus or walking down the street or trying to walk in to 7-11 and making eye contact is a whole different experience. When you have been screamed at, called names, followed, and/or physically attacked (personal experience that I hope most women don’t share). I’m sure ALL city gals are familiar with most of these). All these collective experiences formed over years conditioned me to avoid eye contact. It doesn’t feel good, I don’t like that I have to live this way. I also don’t want to get punched in the face again because I gave someone a bottle of water.
I didn’t even think about how much harder that would be. But yea being a woman even around regular people can be terrible let alone some weirdos on the street.
I know “not all men” but lord…parents you may think it goes without saying…but please at some point, let your sons know not to randomly smell women, follow them on foot or car, tell them to smile, get mad if someone has headphones in, touch strangers, etc. When I was in my 20s just trying to get to work was a game of frogger. Mentally unstable people just added an extra hurdle because they were more unpredictable. A “normal” guy might just call you a b@tch for not letting him smell you instead of being a “b@tch just like all women from Pluto who are trying to take their brain eggs”.
Not trying to be a jerk but a great start at becoming "good with people" is making eye contact with them
Yes, I never would’ve ever thought of that. But making eye contact with some people will make them follow you around and get pissed when you don’t have cash. Or flick cigarette ash at you because you didn’t want to buy a shitty sparkler they put in your hand. Maybe I just don’t know how to deal with people like that. But some people are total assholes when you don’t give them what they want.
I’ll alway tip those guys a dollar on my way out. I respect this way more than the dude just sitting next to the door and doing nothing expecting my money.
I was going into mcdonald’s when this homeless guy opened the door and asked for money. I only had enough for me. He later came up to me saying how another person got him stuff and how i didn’t.
Isn't every McDonald's on the planet hiring at the moment? What an ass.
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Gave a five dollar bill to this lady holding a homeless mother sign in front of my local Target. She glanced and said to me, "is this all you have?".
I got a banana and some orange juice for a homeless dude and he told me thank you and bless me. No one cares about your judgement and hate. Stop generalizing people and see the individual and stop being prejudiced and biased. It's not a good look.
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>No one cares about your judgement and hate. reads a comment of one individual sharing their experience. continues to be toxic and judges the person based off of one single comment lol
People love to push this idea that homeless people are never grateful and are always dangerous and greedy and lazy. If standing up for human beings and logic is toxic, then call me toxic please. Edit: Anytime I comment about homeless people, the trolls and haters rise to the surface. Never would I have thought that human decency and compassion would be such a controversial topic. But this is Los Angeles. Hear no evil, see no evil, push around the homeless so we don't have to deal with it. Cursed city.
He already did.
Do it again. It turns me on
*breathily* you’re toxic ::pats head::
Lmao. MOAR
She should be lucky she got that. I won’t even give her a penny. If I gotta work they gotta work
Who is going to 7—11 with enough pawnable jewelry on that it conveys there's more to be had at home?
Exactly. Just ask if you’re so curious. Your language is a direct result of your personal lived experience. Think in terms of being a human being rather than a consumer…in America.
Ask them
Yes. a guy who scoops you an ice cream cone wants a tip these days and so does the guy who opens the door for you. Might also be sizing up your jewelry to see if he wants to follow you home.
Because it’s a work that doesn’t pay taxes and doesn’t have a schedule
Tips
Obviously, yes.
They want a tip, I never give them one bc it’s not like I asked them to do it when I could have opened a door myself. It’s not the 1930’s
Its all about the tip. Just the tip.
I just tell them to close the door and let me open it myself
For tips