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Blackcat (f)
Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« on: March 12, 2008, 03:22 PM »

Yesterday in the train on my way to work, this guy walked in begging for alms but no body took notice of him. Trust Europeans they told the guy to go look for work or apply to the state govt for aid. If this had happened in a luxurious bus in naija, Nigerians would have emptied their pockets in a bid to out shine each other. The guy would probably have left the luxurious bus richer than his donors. What really beats me is that, considering that the average Nigerian still lives from hand to mouth why are they still so generous?
D-reloaded (f)
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #1 on: March 12, 2008, 03:25 PM »

Not really generous. They just hope that by giving, something good will come out of it for themselves.
lamidebaby (f)
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #2 on: March 12, 2008, 03:29 PM »

In a typical Nigerian's mind, these little acts of "goodness" help to assuage our seared consciences. kindda make God a little happier with us n forget a lotta our bad stuff. lol
Shinatu
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #3 on: March 13, 2008, 08:48 AM »

Maybe because Nigerinas know there is not much work around and no  aid coming from any state government
babycool (f)
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #4 on: March 13, 2008, 04:29 PM »

@ Poster

For me, giving alms is an act of good will and being compassionate which i know lots of Europeans lack. I see nothing wrong with that and i don't know why any one should have a problem with that, let those who want to give, give, its their money, not yours.
almondjoy (f)
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #5 on: March 13, 2008, 09:49 PM »

Quote from: D-reloaded on March 12, 2008, 03:25 PM
Not really generous. They just hope that by giving, something good will come out of it for themselves.

Like an investment! Cheesy  Hoping to receive something in return.  Some kind of a generous motive I'll say!

Generous ko, generous ni!  Indian givers. . . .who always expect something in return. Grin  Who are they deceiving? please!
The Sly
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #6 on: March 13, 2008, 09:53 PM »

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They just hope that by giving, something good will come out of it for themselves.
       Cool

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Like an investment!  Cheesy  Hoping to receive something in return

Ce Fini!!!!  Cool
Sweet T (m)
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #7 on: March 14, 2008, 12:37 AM »

@Poster

You are right, Nigerians are generous and sensitive. White folks don't have that much feelings. But i think too much generousity may be too bad sometimes. It seems like when you are too generous attimes people take you for granted but i'll rather be generous than tight fisted.
ty4real (m)
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #8 on: March 14, 2008, 02:27 PM »

@Poster!
I wonder which Nigerians you are referring to as been so generous,I think those days of Nigerians parting with their money are over now,an average Nigeria is hardened now that there is no sense of pity ooooo rather some 9jas are imbibing European style of saying Go and get work jooo!Nigerians are no more generous oooooo that generousity died when Baba Iyabo became Presido! Grin Grin
dtw_sola (m)
Re: Why Are Nigerians So Generous?
« #9 on: March 14, 2008, 07:00 PM »

 Angry  I don't like the way you sterotype all Nigerians as generous. Some of us are cheap, penny pinching misers. Thank you very much.
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