Quote Originally Posted by erewen View Post
Wen necessary, I find it useful to get a bit of sympathy by reminding people how bad the economy is, jobs are scarce, would rather work than be on welfare, etc. Just maintain a pleasant and dignified demeanor (I know, hard to do while standing in a dumpster).
I do something similar. I just tell them I'm just doing what I can to supplement Social Security. Everybody understands that.