But this guy was not interested in my water-- "No, I don't want your water. I want some money so I can buy my lunch."
And I said, "Are you sure? You don't want this fresh bottle of water?"
He sort of rolled his eyes at me and turned around to find a different person to ask. But then he turned his head back around at me and yelled something... I'm not sure what, but I know he sounded really annoyed with me. Me and my stupid water.
I was honestly a little put off. I tried to be helpful. And he was just rude and unappreciative. Oh well- Whatever, Man. Hopefully you were able to round up enough cash for a happy meal.
A little later that day, I was downtown in an area I'm familiar with. I was having trouble finding a place to park, and I was running late to where I was going. After circling the block twice, I found a parking meter, so I pulled into the spot.
I put all the coins I had in the meter. But it only gave me something like 36 minutes on the meter, which I knew wasn't enough time. So I asked a woman nearby if she had change for a dollar. "No. I don't have any- sorry."
I asked another man I saw. He gave me the same quick answer.
I asked two more men, and they both said they didn't have any change. One recommended I ask someone at the hotel down the street.
And it occurred to me that these people might think I'm homeless and panhandling for money. And I wondered, "Is this my karmic punishment for not giving that man earlier today the money he asked for?"
No one offered me a water, and if they had, I would have so gladly accepted it. It's hot out there, people! But fortunately, the hotel was able to give me my change. But it was a hassle, and it was frustrating. I'm pretty sure, that on this point, me and the homeless man could agree.
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Hey, at least you tried to help. This happened to me once--a guy asked for some food as I was going in to the grocery store. I got him some fruit and crackers and a couple of those tuna packets. When I came out, he was asking another lady for food too. When I gave him what I had purchased, instead of saying thank you, he said he meant something like a rotisserie chicken. Well excuse me! I figure if you're hungry, you're hungry and you'll eat whatever you can, but I guess not. He took it anyway and then meekly said thanks. It was disappointing and frustrating.
The other day, I was in the car and a guy was on the median strip with a sign saying he was looking for a little help. The lady in front of me rolled down her window and handed him a bottle of water. I thought that was a great idea and the gentleman gladly accepted it. It was hot here too, so I'm sure he needed that water. I was thinking I might get water to keep in the car for such situations, but we'll see.
yes- i thought the idea of the water was a good idea, but apparently my homeless man didn't agree. hope you have better luck.
how funny that your guy wanted rotisserie! :) i guess when you have a craving for something specific, and you can't have it, it can make you pretty cranky.
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