No stories randos tell are true. 100% of people that come into a business soliciting patrons with a story about how they don't have enough for groceries or rent are lying through their teeth. From now on, I'll simply say that nobody has time for their lies. Come with the truth, and maybe someone will listen.
Bad enough to humiliate oneself by begging, no need to completely throw all honor away with lies.
Also, never part with something until it's paid for in full, and never pay for work to be done until the work is done. At max, pay for work incrementally as it's performed.
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