Today’s Topic:  How Generous are You?

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    Talking Points

1. What is your first reaction when you see a beggar on the street?

2.  Do you usually give money when someone approaches you and asks for a donation?

3. What are the pros (advantages) and cons (disadvantages) of giving generously?

4.  Do you consider yourself to be a generous person?  Why or why not?

5.  Under what conditions would you donate extra money?  (for example:  type of charity, time of year, type of person asking)

6.  Do you often donate to “worthy causes” such as humanitarian organizations or efforts?  Which types of organizations or “causes” do you support most?

7.  If you had no money, how would you get others to help you?
8.  Should there be laws against panhandling (asking people on the street for money)?