The old saying goes: “Beggars can’t be choosers.” But plenty of people are looking for a free ride – and then some!
The subreddit “Choosing Beggars” (or r/ChoosingBeggars) is dedicated to “posting screenshots, pictures, or stories of people who are being way too picky when it comes to who they beg for a relationship or any other matter” and it is full of examples of behavior that will blow your mind.
These 18 people think they should get things for free, feel entitled to people’s time and energy, and are just generally clueless when it comes to social norms. We simply can’t believe some of these people are for real when they make their requests or get called out on their behavior!
1. But I told my kids they could have your stuff
This Redditor introduced the story by saying: “I tried to give away two harnesses that no longer fit my dog. Did not go well.”
A choosy beggar not only demanded to have them despite not being the first to contact them but also got mad when they couldn’t be hand-delivered.
2. Boss disappointed that employees only work during work hours
One suggestion would be to appreciate that your employees are good, stop expecting them to live and breathe their jobs on their off-hours, respect them as humans, and understand that they have lives and families.
But we’re curious to know what those other 100+ Quora answers were.
23. Ruining Christmas by not committing fraud
Apparently, telling people they ruined Christmas is a favorite manipulation tactic of the choosy beggar.
This person also seems delusional enough to think that someone would lie about official health certification so they could have a job they weren’t qualified for. That’s not exactly helping people.
The poster explained: “I’m a nursing manager at a healthcare organization. A former acquaintance I haven’t talked to in years reached out in response to my post about looking for help for a CNA/MA position, and then I ruined her Christmas.”
3. I have cash, so I should get to pay less than half the asking price
This message should have just said, “please allow me to waste your time.”
4. Demanding an “inconvenience fee” when you’re the inconvenience
Needless to say, no one is getting back their money plus an “inconvenience fee” – we’d all have some extra money in our pockets if those existed.
There’s also a much more civil way to ask for a different tattoo artist if that’s what you really want.
5. They persisted in being fair
Yes, how dare they not give you different rent than everyone else just because that’s what you want. How rude!
6. $20 and larger only
We’re kind of curious if this guy really makes money this way. After seeing the behavior people put up with in previous posts, we’re guessing that some still stop and donate.
7. The customer is not always right
We’re sure it was a stressful situation, but your misunderstanding can’t be blamed on someone else – especially when you order 60 sushi rolls!
And did she leave her kids there as collateral while she went to the ATM?
8. I’m not paying for a website that’s going to be free to visit
Actually, it does make sense to pay someone for their labor. What doesn’t make sense is why this person thinks they’re entitled to a website for free or an answer within 3 minutes.
9. Needs a miracle, but not that one
I guess this was not the miracle he was looking for. But at least he has a good friend who will offer him a job – eventually, he might appreciate that, right?
10. Please bring this 120lb item to my house
This person giving away an air conditioner manages to maintain a friendly demeanor despite some amazingly clueless behavior.
11. Bridezilla’s requests
We imagine it will be a very small wedding party with requirements like this.
12. I just asked for one little thing
This “friend” just wants to borrow some Aid Pods that the owner is actually using. We can’t imagine why they’re getting mad here.
13. I’m one of your best customers
So, here’s the thing. You’re not a good customer if you just take up space in a busy cafe and bring food in from another restaurant. Just sayin’.
14. Can you give this to us for free?
Here’s an idea – if you can’t afford to pay for something, don’t talk about how much other people need the money.
15. Take $15 (instead of $80) and bring it to me
This Redditor had a unique, old vase to sell. Luckily, it sold before they got this clueless message from someone who never managed to learn any manners.
16. But you’re just an Instagram caterer
This customer seems to think that just because someone advertises their catering on social media, the food and prep magically cost less.
Hey, if you don’t want to pay the fair price, say thank you for your time and go find someone you can afford.
17. We would like cheap lodging and dinner for 7
This Redditor was browsing a Tel Aviv group and found a family looking for cheap accommodations in someone’s home for 7 people. Oh, and they expect whoever hosts them for free to cook for them all as well – for free.
18. I’m not taking the bus
A poster’s car broke down and now they’re mad that no one is offering up theirs or helping them find one at a discount. It’s the epitome of entitlement – fix my problems for me!
The best part is that one generous friend even offers to help buy them a bus pass and another offers to drive them to work if they pay for gas, but they refuse.
Beggars will be choosers, but it won’t get them very far!
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Can you believe these people?!
Some of these are so bad we feel like they couldn’t be real – except we’ve met people just like this.
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