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Old Aug 5th, 2002 | 08:42 AM
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Jack
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Best way to handle beggers?
I will be going on a cruise that stops in some 3rd world countries and I anticipate beggers. What is the best way to avoid paying them?
 
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Old Aug 5th, 2002 | 08:45 AM
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I thought you meant beggars on the cruise ship
 
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Old Aug 5th, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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Curious Geroge
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Please provide a citation to this "international law" that permits one to beat down beggars upon grabbing.
 
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Old Aug 5th, 2002 | 12:30 PM
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Learned quick in India to just say no and keep walking. If they persisted, I would tell them I already had one of what they were selling, and tell them I paid a rediculously low price. So they so shocked they would give up.
 
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Old Aug 5th, 2002 | 01:11 PM
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Pat - there is a big difference between annoying people who are trying to sell you something and people begging for money.<BR><BR>I believe that you should stop and clearly explain to beggars that you will be more than happy to pray for them. This usually ends the conversation.
 
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Old Aug 5th, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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Avoid eye contact. Keep walking.
 
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Old Aug 6th, 2002 | 04:52 PM
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joy
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Wear a priest's collar. Tote a bible and a collection plate. .
 
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Old Aug 6th, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Ask them for money.
 
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Old Aug 7th, 2002 | 02:44 AM
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Charlie
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Last year in Cairo I offered to sell ball point pens (4 for a dollar) to a fellow that would not take no for an answer.He backed off,shocked for a minute,then we both had a good laugh.I always give pens to any school children that I encounter.
 
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