Although the "panhandlers" are not or Do not appear to be aggressive, I will say that seeing this for the first time kind of takes the wind out of ones sails. Having lived in Manhattan, The Bronx and Queens counties in NY, I have had my fair share of PH's working it for a handout. These folks evolved into window washers for coin and when you didn't give over, anger ensued and perhaps a bent wiper blade before you were outta-there. It's NOT always innocent. It may start out that way but it certainly can go haywire in a flash. PLEASE don't say that will NEVER happen here. I bet many folks NEVER thought that PH'ers would appear here in the first place.
It is not a good selling point as something we first encounter here. It is a turnoff. Not saying that these folks ARE harmful. Just acknowledging the fact that some folks TAKE till there is no more to take. To ignore is to enable sometimes. Have a nice buncha days.
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