homeless people/odd people on the streets

[YowYan]

About 3 hours ago, I left the gym with some mates waiting for their bus at the station. It's 22:00 PM.
A random dog was walking around the station totally ignoring my whistles and callings. dat b1tch >.>
Then, we noticed her (the dog) owner was a homeless looking guy walking towards us. He started talking about his life, and I listened with interest. He mentioned having his own business in the past making about 5000 euros a month with it, which is a lot in Holland. But he screwed his life over a daily dose of cocaine. I tried to give him a pep-talk knowing it was useless, but luckily the guy still has a job.. somewhere idk.

I asked him why he's not planning to start his own business again, and he replied with: ''My mom doesn't want me to''.
I was like "-___-' who cares what she thinks? git dat mohnee.'' Then he told me he'd spent all the money on even more cocaine.. sigh. He told me that people dislike change..they tend to stick with their habits may those be for the better or for the worse.

Though he fked up his life, which wasn't necessary in his situation, he was in for a good chat and had good verbal skils. He appreciated us not looking down on him, and thanked us for the 10 minutes chat.

Now, my question is: How do you act when a hobo is near you, trying to make contact? Do you view him/her as your fellow men, responding with respect, or do you flat out ignore that person like most people do?

 

[Lyke]

I ignore him

 

[Lana Del Taka]

I actually get kind of scared that they will take my money. Is thay bad?

 

[FreakensteinAG]

The homeless give fantastic advice to those who listen. But that's 90% of them. There are a 10% of the homeless who just want to be left alone or spout off their grievances in anger.

 

[Supreme x Uchiha]

I was at a McDonalds with my friends, and a homeless man named Jeff was trying to sell us name brand cologne. We were like wtf. He decided to tell us his story randomly, but we listened.

It was some sad shit.

We each gave him some money, but we didn't take the cologne.

 

[YowYan]

I was at a McDonalds with my friends, and a homeless man named Jeff was trying to sell us name brand cologne. We were like wtf. He decided to tell us his story randomly, but we listened.

It was some sad shit.

We each gave him some money, but we didn't take the cologne.

Atleast, you respected him by hearing him out. Well done.

 

[Jobrjo]

I just came here quickly to check something, is I didn't have time to read everything. But the title caught my attention.
FYI, 2/3 of homeless men are war veterans.

 

[GeniusStyleUser]

i act with the upmost respect.

 

[YowYan]

I just came here quickly to check something, is I didn't have time to read everything. But the title caught my attention.
FYI, 2/3 of homeless men are war veterans.

In America? Most likely yeah :/ first, they're used as pawns by their govt. blinded with patriotism, then after their service, totally neglected and milked out financially..

 

[hixa kuogame]

i am so scared of hobos omg the scare the crap out of me!!

 

[Supreme x Uchiha]

Atleast, you respected him by hearing him out. Well done.

Yeah, sometimes people don't really think about how homeless people became homeless. The belief is that they didn't go to school or whatever..

 

[straightup]

Here's the real question. If that homeless man wasn't homeless.... Would betaken a minute to listen to the homeless, doubt it. And 2/3 claim to be war veterans. Probable a good 5 percent probably say they are from the future. Take everything with a grain of salt my friend

 

[AP2k]

Depends, if it's obvious they aren't homeless then curse them out. If they're legit i'll go into a deli (that's where a lot of homeless people in my town hang around) and buy em a sandwhich. Roast beef and swiss xD
People make mistakes, it really isn't fair that society can't give them an opportunity to fix them.

 

[Fraze]

Well, This all depends on your personality.

When I go into the streets & I see a homeless male/female, I usually think to myself "Why don't they do something with their lives? If I talk to him/her, He/her will just probably ask for money! it's best if I remain as far away as him/her as possible!" But then, I always think to myself about what will happen if I don't remain in contact with that person, since that person is in need of money, or food. What will I feel?

So, I usually help the homeless by giving them change if they need it, or Half of my Hamburger which I packed for lunch, Mostly things which will benefit the homeless individual.

 

[The Western Wheel]

Just give them what they want. Some attention, an ear, some food, a sweater, or a shoulder to listen to, or support them when they are drunk. A fellow man.

I am an reserved jerk in life. Until you need help. I will be your secret sweet personal Jesus.

 

[YowYan]

Here's the real question. If that homeless man wasn't homeless.... Would betaken a minute to listen to the homeless, doubt it. And 2/3 claim to be war veterans. Probable a good 5 percent probably say they are from the future. Take everything with a grain of salt my friend

The guy we spoke with wasn't homeless. I forgot to mention that. He just had every aspect of a homeless man on him. His looks, his behaviour, etc. Homeless or not, as long as they stay respectful, I will too.

 

[hixa kuogame]

I was at a McDonalds with my friends, and a homeless man named Jeff was trying to sell us name brand cologne. We were like wtf. He decided to tell us his story randomly, but we listened.

It was some sad shit.

We each gave him some money, but we didn't take the cologne.

lol
i was walking out of a 7/11 once and this homeless lady was sitting on the steps waiting for people to walk by (which irritates me so much) and she asked for money ofcoarse and i was like ok and i accidently pulled out a ten dollar bill and i almost gave it to her then i pulled back and was like whoa cant give you that then i dug back in my pocket and gave her a one

 

[DeadManWonderLand]

I just came here quickly to check something, is I didn't have time to read everything. But the title caught my attention.
FYI, 2/3 of homeless men are war veterans.

3/3 of homeless people are homeless

 

[YowYan]

Depends, if it's obvious they aren't homeless then curse them out. If they're legit i'll go into a deli (that's where a lot of homeless people in my town hang around) and buy em a sandwhich. Roast beef and swiss xD
People make mistakes, it really isn't fair that society can't give them an opportunity to fix them.

Yeah :/ Sadly,we live in a globally spread society that puts the wellbeing of the people as a secundary priority and the extraction of money from the ppl as nr.1 priority.

 

[Steaktacular]

Honestly, I never had a homeless man/woman talk to me directly in a good manner, all I get is drunk people who spout nonsense :|

But I do feel bad for some though and I definately wouldn´t mind listening to one, at all.

Also, last year I had some experiences with some, simply because my tutoress couldn´t handle watching people literally falling on the street, starving, so I gave her a hand with that and honestly, it felt good.

Strayed a bit from the original question, but just wanted to share that.