Asking the right way :)

I was on my weekly visit to the temple and I came out in some deep thought. Deep, because I didn't hear him for the first time.

He: Mam, can you spare some change? I want to have some tea.
Me: No. (walking away)
He: Wow! you can drop a few coins in that donation box because your all powerful god needs it but not spare a few for me.
Me: (Smiling)
He: Now will you spare some change?
Me: ??
He: That argument usually wins me enough for a cup of tea. Well.........I mean usually.....
Me: (Hands him 5 Rs, the exact amount for a cuppa in a nearby stall with a ear to ear grin)

His sarcasm and self deprecating wit really made my evening. And I thought that marketing could be done only by the elite few!