Think With Caffeine #25: What's Your Stance on Donation and Giving Money?

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On Sunday, I encountered a situation that made me aware of some other stances on donation,charity,and giving money. I will also give brief scene of what happened and I will let you be the judge.

The three of us sat a cafe. We picked the table located indoor at the corner of that hangout place. We were talking about plans, the future of their company, the future of me; a bum, and some other stuff. Then, a woman in her late 20's and a child aged 7 approached some people who was seating indoor. The woman left a note and started distributing around even to our table. The child started going around the table while bringing a basket of snacks.

" Could you buy this please?" said the little girl to the a couple who sat at the next table.

" No" they rejected and the girl left with slight sadness. She walked around to couple tables and go the same reaction. Then, she walked around to us.

" Could you buy this please? please please?"

My woman who sat in front of me said, " sorry, no"

" please please please please" the little girl pleaded.

" Next time okay" Said the woman again.

" please please, I won't be here next time" said the little girl.

" please, please"

" Alright, let's leave" instructed the woman to me and to my brother.

I stayed behind and slipped a note to the girl.

" Keep it" I said.

The little girl glanced at me and smiled.

Inside the car, I was lectured. " did you give her money? don't be such enabler". I stayed quiet and just listened what they had to say on giving money to a little girl who tried to sell me stuff.


I have my own reasoning for doing what I did but I can't help to think, is giving someone x amount of money considered as being an enabler? therefore it is wrong to give them help. I want to know what you think.

Mac</i<

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Mac covers technology, philosophy, nootropics, books, productivity, minimalist lifestyle, cybersecurity and languages. Other than those, she is passionate about cooking and travel. In her free time, she enjoys learning art and exploring new hobbies. In Hive, she enjoys writing essays, reviews and answering life philosophical questions.
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