I came out of my local supermarket the other day. A kid about 16 or 17 was sitting on top of the line of shopping carts outside the exit. He was well-dressed, and had on a brand new pair of Nikes.
"Say," he asked, "You got 50 cents?"
I looked at him and said, "Yup. Why do you ask?"
"Can I have it?"
"Nope."
What the heck? I don't mind helping folks out, but this kid couldn't even be bothered to stand up to panhandle. I have no idea why he wanted 50 cents, but with his nice clothes and new Nikes, he'll probably wait quite a while.