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Old 06-20-2005, 11:45 AM
Jim H Jim H is offline
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Social studies reveal interesting things about humans.

When there is a line of people waiting for something, you can often advance inline by simply saying "Excuse me, can I please go ahead of you? I am really in a hurry." It is not foolproof, but it will often work.

Similarly, if you place an ad in a newspaper "I need help, please send money to PO Box ..." money will arrive.

There is a group of people who will always donate, not because of need, but because it makes them feel charitable and good about themselves.

There is also a group of people who realize this, and try to take advantage. On the street they are called panhandlers, but the internet has no name for them.... yet.

Best Regards,
Jim
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