[jobnobber]

My policy is to never judge and to simply give, no matter how "undeserving" I initially perceive the person to be. Provided that I'm in a position to give, of course.

The correctness of this policy was confirmed a few summers ago when I came across a man who feebly held a cardboard sign asking for money. He was slumped over on the steps of a bank. I had just given $20 to another beggar and had only $20 left to my name.

As I approached the man, resentment started building up inside of me. I was thinking 'if he wants money, he should at least hold up his sign properly'. He seemed apathetic and lazy. He seemed undeserving. That is, until I saw his face. He was crying and his expression was of a defeated man. I'll never forget that look. It broke my heart. I gladly gave him my last $20 bill and felt terrible that I had judged him so harshly.

I give those in need the benefit of the doubt and help when I can. It's the easier and kinder thing to do.