pavandeep

Last night my friend Amandeep and I saw a man with a yellow sign that read “HOMELESS WITH NO DISABILITY…” I thought it would be nice if we got him some coffee. We went to Tim Horton’s and bought coffee and a muffin for the guy. Amandeep had some cake she wanted to give him as well.

We had to drive around a little to find him, and I said “I have a feeling this is going to backfire.” We found him sitting outside Shopper’s Drug Mart, and I told Amandeep she was the one who had to get out of the car to give him the stuff. Surprisingly, she obliged.

I think she said something like “Excuse me sir, would you like some coffee?” I saw his arms flailing about and he was yelling something at her (haha). She took a step back and stood there listening to him. I don't think she was able to tell him about the muffin and cake. Then she turned around and came back to the car.

He told her that he couldn’t drink coffee and was allergic to sugar, cheese and something else. He also said “Why can’t someone just give me some money so I can buy Q-tips for my infection?”

Maybe he should have specified his allergies in the sign? Also, it would be helpful if he had mentioned his need for Q-tips. How were we to know? We just assumed a homeless person would need/want something warm to drink.