a couple of years ago
the company I work for moved offices and sent us all out to towns near the new site on a PR exercise while desks and PCs were moved over. We spent the morning giving away "goodie bags"
of our products and the afternoon selling poppies (for it was that time of year). Only two people declined a goodie bag (and then came back when they realised it really was free), while many avoided eye contact and shuffled past when we were selling poppies. The great thing was when people came up and thanked you as the local shops hadn't been selling that year. It was nice to have people thank you for a freebie but so much more rewarding to collect for something I have supported since I was in primary school. Must do it again this year.

Edit: grammar.
( ForecastMonkey, Sat 29 May 2010, 21:54, 1 reply)

I do the poppy apeal too
that is something very close to my heart.
( Laird Dave Draws Now charges to take off his clothes., Sun 30 May 2010, 20:08, closed)