I hate Christmas bell ringers, how about you?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not evil. But I never carry cash with me since I'm always using my debt card. Put a damn card reader on that thing and I'll give money.

I hate Christmas bell ringers, how about you?
I don't mind 'em if they don't ASK me for money. They can ring their bell all they want - but some will actually ASK as well. I give - but one can only give so much. I live in a city where there are at least 3 of them on every block and in front of every store I go into. Can't give to EVERYbody. But when out I'll drop a few bucks in ONE of the kettles. When asked repeatedly all day long while out shopping (sometimes on the way in and on the way out) for money - DOES start to make me a little cranky. They don't all ask - but lately I've noticed many do...not nice. I SEE you I HEAR your bell and if I want and/or can give to you I will - don't verbally solicit me as well.
Reply:that is a brillant idea! i don't hate anyone for that, unless they stare me down.
Reply:yep, they make me feel guilty... even though I've filled three Salvation Army Christmas stockings, donated hats, scarves, and mittens to the elementary school's mitten tree, sent 3 full boxes to Operation Christmas Child, and written checks to Angel Tree Ministries for kids of inmates...





But recently I've started to talk to the ringers. I say, "Hi -- I already sent in my check, but I just wanted to thank you for making Christmas good for some kids." Makes me feel better.
Reply:Yeah, I like the cause, but, the constant bell ringing is annoying.
Reply:They are doing that for charity. They stand outside in the cold and ring that bell and get nothing in return. Sometimes you are there for hours. Its not that great, and it really stinks when people give you ugly looks.
Reply:y u hate them i like them
Reply:you think they keep most of the money

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