New Experience

Here in my little isolated Plano, Texas bubble I do not often encounter people asking for money (at least not out on the street...solicitors are forever stopping by the office, but that's a completely different post).

A couple of days ago I went to Radio Shack to get a new battery for my garage door opener. Right there in front of Radio Shack at Independence and Parker a lady was sitting on the sidewalk and asked me if I had any money to give her. Those of you in more urban settings are thinking, "Yeah, so what?" It just doesn't happen around here though.

Since that experience I've been thinking about what my response needs to be in those situations. I've never had to think about it, but maybe now I'll have to start. I don't want to be a jerk, but I don't want to be in danger and I don't want to be taken advantage of.

Thoughts?