I’ve seen them set up at a corner and reach into their coat, pull out a roll of cardboard signs, and pick the one they want to use. Many will have a little 4:20 reference on them, letting you know that weed would be an acceptable offer. Some of my favorites: “Why lie? I just want a beer,” and “I’ll bet you can’t hit this sign with a quarter.”
one of our beggars shirts sez “ I Don’t Wanna Work” at least he’s honest.