Fully believe you. I used to be kindhearted until I had my own awful experience with someone trying to take advantage of that kind-heartedness. Now I just keep moving. I wish businesses were more proactive in keeping their customers safety a priority, but that seems to be a lost cause. I will say, in 1 particularly aggressive encounter I had recently, the individual trying to get me to pay for their groceries and a smoothie at the nearby juice bar was crying about how hot it is outside, and demanding that I could afford to buy him a cold drink. Nothing about me implies I can afford to buy anyone anything other than the fact that I am in a retail (grocery/pharmacy) environment. So on this day, with this pushy guy who was young enough, in good shape, and fully capable of riding his bicycle up and down the street, I suggested he go inside and apply for a job because there are signs posted EVERYWHERE that read, "Help Wanted". Kill 2, 3, or 4 birds with 1 stone. You're already spending your entire day here asking for handouts. Focus your energy on earning your money instead of begging and intimidating strangers. It'll get you out of the heat and into the a/c. It'll put money in your pocket. It'll likely give you employee discounts at the stores you're sweating to death in front of.