[Braden]

Originally Posted by Ronald.

There is one beggar who sits by the cash point on St Marys Street in the centre and he tries to start a conversation with you if you use it. Before you've even had a chance to collect your cash from the ATM he's asking for some. That makes me extremely uncomfortable, so I use a different ATM now if i'm in the area. That's more avoiding than ignoring though. R.

Yeah, same with where I live at uni. I have discussions with my flat-mates who say they feel intimidated by those near the ATM machines. Also, there's one guy in particular who I've came across more than once who lies about having an allergic reaction and the 'need for money to get home'; I felt bad the first time but the second I just ignored completely. I guess circumstance and context plays a part.