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[quote=Anonymous]We've all been there - at just about every store we stop in during the day's errands. I was only mildly annoyed with the constant "hand out" until yesterday (which was compounded today). I wonder who likes it, and who doesn't.

- Yesterday: I was at the checkout at Macy's in Fairfax County, when the "PIN machine" asked if I wanted to donate to Fairfax County Schools. While I hesitated (because I was surprised), the cashier said, "just press yes." I was then annoyed by the explicit - and inappropriate - order to donate money to an organization I am already supporting to the tune of $8,000 a year via property taxes. I said "no" (and selected "no".) The cashier gave me a dirty look.
- Today: Went to another Macy's (didn't find one of my items yesterday), this one in Loudon County. This time, the screen asked if I wanted to donate to Prince William County Schools. (Say what? This wasn't even in the same county.) I was in the process of hitting "no," when the cashier quickly interjected about helping the school children. I told her I give to numerous other charities of my choice, and she rolled her eyes.

Now, admittedly, part of the problem is the charity Macy's selected (given the fact the schools are being burdened by the cost of illegal schoolchildren, and it's a hot-button issue), along with the somewhat aggressive way in which they try to collect, and the obvious disapproval when they are refused. (I have given to homeless pets, veterans, Special Olympics, etc., at check-out, but this one bothered me.)

So, I wonder. Who else is bothered by being "guilted into" parting with a $1 or $2 at every stop? (Often, it can add up several dollars a day, if I gave every time I'm asked, or $150/month.) It seems that it bothers boomers (of which I am one) since, the theory is, they have established charities to which they give generously and are annoyed by the additional nickel-and-diming at every turn. The millennials, on the other hand, seem to like it, and the theory is that they don't make large donations otherwise.

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