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Beggars can’t be choosers or at least they shouldn’t be. But we keep seeing that this isn’t the case—there are plenty of people out there who keep putting their needs ahead of everyone else’s and get featured in the incredibly popular Choosing Beggars subreddit.

This Reddit community has a whopping 1.9 million members and is dedicated to stories about people who are way too picky. Be sure to check out Bored Panda's previous posts about the Choosing Beggars community right here and here, and give their subreddit a visit for some more awesome content.

Meanwhile, scroll down and upvote your fave pics of people who really need to get a grip and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever had the “pleasure” of meeting folks like this in real life. Some people feel like they’re entitled to special treatment and they don’t even realize that they might be hurting someone else. There are psychological reasons for this, so let’s get into them.

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I Finally Caught One In The Wild

I Finally Caught One In The Wild

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, how ungrateful. If someone offered to pay for my groceries I would put the non essentials back (if I had any).

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Feeling special and entitled is entirely natural when you’re a child: kids think that they’re the center of the world and it’s what psychologists refer to as healthy narcissism. However, it’s only one stage of a person’s psychological and emotional development—they eventually need to grow out of it and learn to respect others and what they want, too.

According to psychotherapist and psychoanalyst F. Diane Barth, L.C.S.W, who has a private practice in New York City, sometimes a sense of entitlement can even emerge when people feel mistreated or they don’t think that they’re getting what they need.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also if you're poor, why on earth would you pay 800 dollars for your kids' Christmas present??

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I Was Giving Away A Free Dishwasher On Craigslist And Caught One In The Wild!

I Was Giving Away A Free Dishwasher On Craigslist And Caught One In The Wild!

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“Often individuals who have been mistreated or disrespected exhibit a sense of entitlement when they start to feel that they deserve better than they have been getting. This is part of a healthy shift towards self-respect. Yet they, too, eventually need to find a way to balance self-respect with respect for others,” Barth writes on Psychology Today.

She points out that a small amount of entitlement is good for adults. Things like believing that we have the right to be respected by others and that we have the right to take care of ourselves and our loved-ones are positive things. But this doesn’t extend to situations where our actions or sense of entitlement benefit us at the cost of hurting those around us. Like cutting in line. Don’t cut in line. It’s a jerk move.

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Local BBQ Place With Free Beer Calls Out Specific Yelper For Being A Cb. Love The Food And The Attitude At This Place.

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Pamela24
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll make an educated guess that the name Leigha wasn't chosen randomly...

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K. aka letmeplaywithkittens
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel bad for people who are named Karen. Remember it’s a meme, but for a very realistic depiction of behaviors in the Wild.

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Red, Black, And Gold Only. Please And Thank You.

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Anna McHugh
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Judging by their taste in interior decor, they're stuck in the 80s as well as being an arsehole

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Barth’s colleague Steven Stosny claims that we’re currently living in the Age of Entitlement because our culture doesn’t support the development process that teaches us to balance our needs with the needs of others. And that’s one of the reasons that we have so many choosing beggars out there!

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Choosing Beggars Are Expecting More From Free Movie Showings

Choosing Beggars Are Expecting More From Free Movie Showings

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How Dare You Spend All Your Hard Earned Money On Yourself

How Dare You Spend All Your Hard Earned Money On Yourself

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should be greatfull that sommeone has a kind enough heart to give them some of his hard erned money.

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K. aka letmeplaywithkittens
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What are those people who leave emojis and “kind” trivialities after a passive aggressive message called?

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Pamela24
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The conversation makes me think that other people have accepted this form of payment before. Which makes me sad.

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One Would Think That If You Lost Your Job, Buying A Motorcycle Wouldn’t Be A Priority.

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So basically, homie wanted to trade an over-sized paperweight for a motorcycle. $1800 is too generous for a prick like that.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When will people understand that exposure won't pay rent and bills and food

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Pamela24
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean...if that person encouraged them to do it, maybe. But still - you're behind the wheel, you make the decisions, own up to them.

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Selling A Camera For $600. The Guy Says He Can Only Pay In Cash And Turns Up With $370 And Expects It’ll Be Fine. I Didn’t Even Get Out Of My Car. Just Drove Away.

Selling A Camera For $600. The Guy Says He Can Only Pay In Cash And Turns Up With $370 And Expects It’ll Be Fine. I Didn’t Even Get Out Of My Car. Just Drove Away.

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K. aka letmeplaywithkittens
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You probably got a special because your first books are new. I’m hoping that I’m understanding it correctly, that you’re publishing more because you’re more successful now. Guess what? I would choose a beautiful book cover over a bland one for the same story. How much of your success do you think is dependent on people who edit your work and help you with the artwork.

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I Guess Cb’s Are Everywhere Even At The Veterinarian.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm curious, are vets allowed to refuse to treat dogs that are aggressive towards humans?

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This Poor Lady Has Tried For Two Weeks To Give Away This Beautiful Brand New Wedding Dress She’s Had Enough Now Lol

This Poor Lady Has Tried For Two Weeks To Give Away This Beautiful Brand New Wedding Dress She’s Had Enough Now Lol

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so sad that people who are trying to do something nice for someone else need to have so many disclaimers

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really awesome of the restaurant, a lot of kids depend on school meals and I'm sure they would rather eat junk food than go hungry!

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Demi Zwaan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Important extra info: She added a lot of random people before this post, and many accepted (probably thinking they knew her, or for some game or whatever), but they really don't know her. And now she's making it out to be like she helped them and they added her.

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Porto DaMartinica
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember to shove a broom up your a**e before showing up, you don't want to miss out on the great honor that is cleaning my porch as you walk on it upon delivery

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I do think that teachers need to be paid and appreciated more, don't go around asking for free s**t based on your profession.

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Nudes Don’t Pay My Bills, Bro

Nudes Don’t Pay My Bills, Bro

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are people offering nudes as payment, that's wild. If someone wants your nudes then sell them, but why do you think random people would want your nudes in exchange for a service?

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You Should’ve Donated More!

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hey Taiwan! Why aren't you as rich as China? What? What do you mean "It's because of China."? Stop making excuses, and give us more free masks!"

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Sounds Like Their Friend Didn’t Want To Give Them Their Netflix Password...

Sounds Like Their Friend Didn’t Want To Give Them Their Netflix Password...

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Free Food For Needy Families! No, Not That Food!

Free Food For Needy Families! No, Not That Food!

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Candace Fitzpatrick
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the father, said it was his own fault– he should have bought him a Jaguar in the first place... smh

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of a joke. A man shopping in a fruit store says to the owner, "Your apples are $2 a pound, but at the fruit store across the street, they're only $1.50 per pound." The owner tells the man he should buy them across the street. The man says, "They're sold out across the street." The owner replies, "Oh, well, when mine are sold out, they're only $1 per pound."

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There's Always Someone Charging Less

There's Always Someone Charging Less

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I Don’t Want Cakes I Want Sandwiches!!

I Don’t Want Cakes I Want Sandwiches!!

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Of course! Forget the scones, I'll just cook you an entire free meal, instead! Tell me what you want before you get here, and I'll have it ready for when you arrive! Don't worry about my family. They can go hungry tonight. You're on a long walk, after all."

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. This person is probably going through something. Quarantine madness and the fear are real. 2. Healthcare workers need all the help they can get during this time 3. Yes, essential workers should get some benefits and appreciation too.

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These People Demanding Free Sevice During Lockdown

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey Netflix! Stop trying to make money in order to stay afloat and pay your employees! People are sick and dying, and I need to watch Rick and Morty for free!

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If Starbucks started giving free drinks to people who forgot their wallet, then a lot of people would suddenly start forgetting their wallets

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K. aka letmeplaywithkittens
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is understandable. They’ve been sidelined and exposed and paid a lot less than healthcare workers. Don’t give me less skills = less expertise = minimum wage c**p. But give them something. This post sounds sarcastic; I’m just saying they need more than a clap.

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Porto DaMartinica
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been working for longer than that and i'm still expected to build stuff in order to get my money 🤔

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Demi Zwaan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You RISK travelling to Wendy's for free nuggets? You're insane, no matter if it's 4 per car or 4 per person.

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was a kid, the myth wasn't about an exchange. We were told the tooth was magically transformed into the money. Tell your kid that.

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