As soon as I take out my wallet, or open my mouth to speak and flash my full set of chompers, I pretty much settle that question. I have no idea what people I don't interact with think. Nobody's ever given me a hard time. Some kids playing around a town park I camped in took a collection and tried to fund a night in a motel. They came up with about $8, which I returned with great thanks. That was my only "donation."