[Twisp]

True story. Stopped late one night at Walgreens to get a toy for my dog (yes, I spoil her). A disheveled man was hanging around the outside door. Asked me if I could buy some Depends for his mother. Took me inside, went straight to them and said he left the house without enough money. I bought them for him, kept the receipt, and said goodnight. Not sure if he really needed them or not, but it was the strangest "people asking for money/things" experience I have had.

Back to the question, I try my best to. I figure I would blow whatever money I give them anyway, might as well help them out. Sure, they might go spend it on booze, but I cannot be sure of that. I would rather give them the benefit of the doubt.

Unfortunately, it is not purely altruistic on my part. Makes me feel good about myself.