“I live in the USA, so instead of individual effort, I am as bad off as every one else. Can you spare a dime or $1K. I promise not to give you anything back, but audits and grief like Zer0 does.”
Nah, those words show you are smart. Just use, “Can you spare a dime or a drink of water?”
I am so old, no one would think I would have anythiing worthwhile, and certainly not a gun and ammo. “Could you spare a can of soup for me?” That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Nah, but I can usually spot government workers from 1000 kilometers away.