I was stopped by a bloke. He said where do I know you from?" I mentioned a few firms. He said "Ok" and went on....I am up here on my own and my brother is ill in Southampton . I dont have the rail fare to get down there.
He told the tale well, I gave him a quid....He told it well, because he had done it many times, I suppose. It sort of amused me.
More worriyng was youngish kids begging for their bus fare home.
I still give to people on occasions. But it is food for thought.