Sometimes it's the "delivery" and not the "message" that turns you off when it comes to collecting for charities. I remember at work (many years ago) being "strongarmed" about the United Way. Our company strived to be a higher contributor each year than the previous year. Even before I was asked the "question", I had the company employee in my office shaking my hand and handing me a pin before I could respond to how much I was going to give. I did not make much money to begin with, really watched my pennies closely, because I was single living in an apartment. Of course, this was a form of intimidation and I begrudingly gave to the charity because of fear of embarrassment.
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