If you see change on the street, do you pick it up?

Argo

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I always want to pick it up but first I make sure that nobody is looking. Vote in the poll.
 

GasX

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Feb 8, 2001
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I pick up several turds a day off the sidewalk left by my dog. I don't pick up a whole lot else, especially with my bare hands...
 

RaynorWolfcastle

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Feb 8, 2001
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It's a game-time decision every time. It depends on how lazy I am that day, the amount of the piece (I live in Canada so we have change up to $2), the distance I have to walk to pick it up, if I'm in a rush, etc.
 

Ness

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I pick them up and super-glue them to floor at school sometimes.... right in front of a vending machine. :)
 

djheater

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I believe that the entirety of ourselves is demonstrated in any action, no matter how small.

I provide for three people (more actually), I need all the money I can lay my hands on, so yes of course I pick up change. I found a nickle at the cubs game the other day :)
 

jagec

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Originally posted by: djheater
I believe that the entirety of ourselves is demonstrated in any action, no matter how small.

I provide for three people (more actually), I need all the money I can lay my hands on, so yes of course I pick up change. I found a nickle at the cubs game the other day :)

even pennies?

;)

the problem with pennies isn't so much that they're such a small denomination as it is the fact that they seem to be dirtier than most other coins...
 

NuclearNed

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My rule of thumb is to always pick up change.

But my rule has a few sub-rules, such as don't pick up anything that is in or near a urinal, etc.
 

gwlam12

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i found a dime on the ground once and didnt pick it up.

proceeded onto the bookstore and the total was $1.10 for my purchase.

how i wish i had picked up that dime....so i wouldnt have to receive 90 cents in change.
 

djheater

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Originally posted by: jagec
Originally posted by: djheater
I believe that the entirety of ourselves is demonstrated in any action, no matter how small.

I provide for three people (more actually), I need all the money I can lay my hands on, so yes of course I pick up change. I found a nickle at the cubs game the other day :)

even pennies?

;)

the problem with pennies isn't so much that they're such a small denomination as it is the fact that they seem to be dirtier than most other coins...

yes, even pennies. If I pass up an opportunity, what does that say about me?