Do you talk to homeless people?

Question

Do you talk to the homeless you see on the street, whether or not you give them money/food?

I sometimes do but it depends on what I judge about the person. I know its bad but Im usually a reserved person so the ones I talk to are the ones that really make me curious and concerned.

Its usually the young, scared looking ones that I think should be in university like me and not on the streets.

And there are some who are just there all the time and you get used to them.

And I like the ones that sing and have funny signs etc.

Do you have such homeless people in your area?

Do you talk to them?

Answer 1

I use to talk to them and even gave them money. But now I dislike them with a passion. Why, my father and mother worked very hard to buy their own house. Working in a factory together for 49 years. My brothers and I never had a chance to spend quality time with our parents. They were constantly working. So the story goes, my father and mother bought a house on a balloon loan for $49,000. After finalizing the house, the total cost came to $210,000. My father didn't get to enjoy it, he died a few years ago after retiring and now my mother is the owner. She has less than $15,000 to pay it off but after all these years, she wants to move. Why? Well, recently our town has been inundated with homeless people. They come from nowhere and have no respect, specially for older people. They urinate on the sidewalk, in front of my mother's house, on the stairs leading to the house. They've defficated in her driveway. They go through the trash looking for bottles and throw the  trash on the street. They even go on people's property to pillage for food. I say one thing, I had a heart but now I am a cold person toward them. My mother is the world to me and when people do this to her is like disrespecting me. They are very fortunate that I believe in law and order. But my advice to you is to best stay away from them. I know you mean well but there's a reason why they are not productive people in society. This is my opinion.

Answer 2

I've never been in a position to even see a homeless person so I don't.  I'd like to think I'd be kind and caring and somehow help one if I did, but another part of me would be afraid (based on the television versions of those I've seen...mentally unstable, drug or alcohol addicted...scary).  

When I was little I was sure I could change the world, one person at a time by being kind.  I'm not so sure now...if I could help anyone or if they would even want help.  You know?

Answer 3

oh yea.generaly speaking.most are just like you or me.just homeless.some of there own choice.some have mental problems but if you have come to know a lot of mentality such as i you begin to wonder if we all are not mental to sum exstint.

Answer 4

Of course not!

Answer 5

i havent talked to a homeless person in a long time because i dont live in a really poor area ... and i think it is great that you take your time to talk to a homeless person ... god bless you... only if there were more people like you  in the world

Answer 6

Yes to both of your questions.  You see I run/manage a rescue mission in northern california.  We give bags of groceries and clothing to the poor and homeless of our county.  I talk to anywhere from 1 to maybe 15 a day.  From Dec.7th thru Jan 28th I spoke to 330 homeless people. I could go on with more stats but they don't all have to do with the homeless.

Answer 7

Absolutely- well you don't exactly have to have a full-on conversation, but I saw a documentary once that said the most painful part of being homeless is being ignored all day long. Even if you don't give them money, you can still make eye contact, and give a smile or a wave. Just remember they go through most of life being ignored and having people pretend they're just not there.

Good question- hope I was some help...

Answer 8

i live in a college town so we have like some real weirdos who have obviously been here there like whole life. and then there are some that their head like isn't right but they are alcoholics too so ppl give them beer... cuz they think it is funny. I am really nervous so i really don't talk to them... they creep me out... in some cases if they talk to me i will say something quick. i have never seen a young one tho, that is sad....

Answer 9

yes, actually, i didn't give him anything

it was last night after a parade

i'm from new orleans, so we celebrate mardi gras

so anyway, there was a homeless guy and he said "happy mardi gras lil mama"

i thought it was funny

but we started telling each other like "happy mardi gras" and "have a wonderful time this week" and "tell your family i said happy mardi gras too"

lol

but, people really do underestimate homeless people

some think that they are really bad, but they are poor and can't do anything about and and some desperate to where they make signs asking for jobs and money

so, yeah lol

Answer 10

Well, of coures they are people to! they need friends too, and care!

Answer 11

Some of them I will talk to.  Just listen, some have some interesting stories.  I would not sugest that you go anywhere with them but, I am sure they have some stories to tell.

You may learn something

Answer 12

Everywhere has homeless people :( Some by choice and some not by choice.

I used to work at a hospital and we had tons of homeless hanging around especially during winter. After talking to them for years I was less scared of them then I was anyone else.

They were always friendly and just wanting a chat (or a smoke). I realize that alot of these people have families that they came from and that they are just that...people.

Answer 13

nope...and i dont talk to homeless ppl cause they mumble and talk to themselves

Answer 14

I talk to anybody who talks to me. homeless or not. i live in a pretty big city, and i see homeless people on the streets ever time i go downtown. I try to keep the mindset that im no better than any human on this earth, regardless of their color, religion, or their living status. At any point it time, we could be on the streets right next to that person.

Answer 15

yeah actually people say im too nice

Answer 16

Sure they are just people, a hello or how you doing just might make they day. Yes there are homeless people where I live, our gov needs to stop shucking money to every other country and take care of their own first, then what is left over they can share.Until every child goes to bed with a full stomach and has a home to go to, stop giving it away.

Answer 17

Yes I remember there was this homeless guy in my area. He never asked for money he just wanted someone to talk to. Sadly he passed away. Some homeless people are just trying to get money from you. But some honestly really want to talk.

Answer 18

Yes. I do.

When people ask for money ask you questions, how can you ignore them

However, I live in a city that is not known for violence. If I did

perhaps I would hesitate. but still I would try to help

But my faith states to help the poor and the helpless and I try

I give to homeless shelters and help all I can.

and believe " There but the grace of God go I"

and in the bible it states

Matthew 25-34

34"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'

You should do all you can in your small way. A smile, a helping hand , and a greeting will go a long way to raise peoples self esteem

Yes I talk to homeless people