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How bad is the begging in India?

April 26, 2017bad begging India

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How bad is the begging in India?

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Begging is a way of life in India. Ultimately donations are a travellers personal choice, howeverin line with initiatives and government policy in many of our destinations, our recommendationis NOT to give money, pens, gifts or sweets as this encourages a begging mentality and islargely ineffectual. If you choose not to give simply say no with a smile and keep on walking.If you learn nothing else of the local language, learn to say ‘no thank you’!