As I was just walking around Tampines Interchange, in wait for a friend of mine, I stumbled upon 2 boys asking about for donations for Tampines Home. I just sat there observing how people would react as they went around asking, beacause basically I was bored. They splited up and combed the area. They were not having much luck. I saw them ask this lady if she could donate please and provided those 'I would really love u if u donated ' faces. U know what she said? She pointed to her I-pod and said shook her head. That was rather rude. I mean they were talking to her and she blatantly ignored them man.. She was trying to say, from what I could figure out, that she already had an Ipod so she didnt need to donate..
I agree that I at times skirt people asking for donations but thats if I am in a rush.. Just drop in a coin ah .Is that so hard? This reminded me of a time I was busy trying to jostle a packed crowd in Bedok Interchange for people to donate during my Sec 2 Flag day. I was with a friend as we stood on opposite sides of the walkway to cover more ground. Just a typical day, I mean I had my fair share of flag days. Then I was simply elated when I saw family members I knew walk by. I pondered on how much more I would have if they donated. They dug into their pockets and they took out a bundle of notes. Good Lord right! DEAD WRONG! HAHA He opened the notes and took out a 20 cent coin inside placed it in my tin and told me to have a good day.. I was left stunned , jaw hanging and disturbed. I reviewed the way I asked them for it.. Was that all I was worth? Then I was enlightened and came to the conclusion that they are cheap.
Warning to those who may ask for donations in future: Dont expect too much. U will gravely be disappointed.
P.S I DONATED TODAY TO THE BOYS.
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i guess bringing the tins to the streets is great way of donation but on the other hand, it can be tough for those making collections. I spent about 4 hrs and got barely $60 for Presidents Challenge earlier this year. But however once in a while im stuck in the position of the donator. When some kids approached me some years ago, and when i did not donate, they began to get vulgar. that is not right. And also some of the collectors do take the tins with them to their "time off spots" and watch movies and go for meals and eventually end up donating the minimum amount required for their own cause. This is not right. donation tins should not be just blindly dropped in the hands of ignorant and errant individuals.
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