Homeless people's begging stories

We have a benefit system in place to prevent such hardships, as Britain is not a third world country.
That man is entitled to job seekers, so he should not be begging in the streets, and I think it is disgusting for a grown man to be asking a young student for a cheeseburger.

They're professional beggars that prey on people, despite having food and a bed to sleep in, they beg.
If they're always in the same spot, you should know the they're pan handlers that use the same gimmick.
You should never feel the need to give your money to these people, as it is wrong.

In London on the underground (I've only seen it on the northern line so far as I use that every day), there are these homeless people who get on the train and they are holding up a sign saying something like "need money for food etc" or sometimes they are just holding a coffee cup and asking if any one can spare any change and they'll walk through the entire carriage and most people will feel obliged to give them something. Some of the time that is. I normally give them food though but they just take it and don't seem to be entirely grateful as someone who gives them a few pounds xD I see this at least once a week omw home! And this one homeless person said "I need money to get to *says a place mumbly* where they can give me food and shelter for the night" which confused me because I mean he's already on the train?? So he must have a ticket already of some sort.

We have a benefit system in place to prevent such hardships, as Britain is not a third world country.
That man is entitled to job seekers, so he should not be begging in the streets, and I think it is disgusting for a grown man to be asking a young student for a cheeseburger.

In London on the underground (I've only seen it on the northern line so far as I use that every day), there are these homeless people who get on the train and they are holding up a sign saying something like "need money for food etc" or sometimes they are just holding a coffee cup and asking if any one can spare any change and they'll walk through the entire carriage and most people will feel obliged to give them something. Some of the time that is. I normally give them food though but they just take it and don't seem to be entirely grateful as someone who gives them a few pounds xD I see this at least once a week omw home! And this one homeless person said "I need money to get to *says a place mumbly* where they can give me food and shelter for the night" which confused me because I mean he's already on the train?? So he must have a ticket already of some sort.

I work in a homeless hostel and you have no idea what some of these people's stories are. If you're not a single mother you"re right at the bottom of the priority list. People lose their homes through all sorts - addiction, seperation from partners, kicked out by parents. Some have mental problems or depression and struggle to get the support they need. It's very naive to assume someone's story is black and white. People don't beg for food unless they're desperate.

I think I've got the strangest one that no one can beat.

A few months ago I was in Mcdonalds, a hobo walked in with a bag with corn flakes in it asking for change.

After he left, I realized I had 15p so I put my burger down and chased him down quickly, said "yo, I heard you were looking for change" he said "yeah, anything even a pound", I said "It's 15p, it's all I got".

He then said "ok, thanks you balls cocking gnome" in a calm tone and walked on. I stood there emotionless for a few seconds then forgot about it and went back to mcdonald's.

Went back to Mcdonalds and my burger got disposed, I went "oh, no" and the woman that disposed of it told me off but got me another one, i tried to explain but she kept interrupting, waited forever then got my burger, ate it, and left.

Not my best night.

They need an address for benefits and homeless people are well....

Classy neighbourhood haha

I think I've got the strangest one that no one can beat.

A few months ago I was in Mcdonalds, a hobo walked in with a bag with corn flakes in it asking for change.

After he left, I realized I had 15p so I put my burger down and chased him down quickly, said "yo, I heard you were looking for change" he said "yeah, anything even a pound", I said "It's 15p, it's all I got".

He then said "ok, thanks you balls cocking gnome" in a calm tone and walked on. I stood there emotionless for a few seconds then forgot about it and went back to mcdonald's.

Went back to Mcdonalds and my burger got disposed, I went "oh, no" and the woman that disposed of it told me off but got me another one, i tried to explain but she kept interrupting, waited forever then got my burger, ate it, and left.

Not my best night.

Fact is that the majority of street beggars across the country are professional pan handlers, with addiction being the driving force.
Rough sleeping is another issue, but street begging is wrong on so many levels.
So you think it is okay to guilt trip and scare young students into giving away money?

Rude much, both of them.

I hate it when staff can't be considerate.

Rude much, both of them.

I hate it when staff can't be considerate.

I thought this was about the guy asking for food? Money is a different situation. Not saying it's ok but addiction is a horrible thing that is very hard to overcome. These people need constructive support.

We have a benefit system in place to prevent such hardships, as Britain is not a third world country.
That man is entitled to job seekers, so he should not be begging in the streets, and I think it is disgusting for a grown man to be asking a young student for a cheeseburger.