No Pizza

I don’t know whether to be concerned by the fact this man is homeless…
Or by the fact he doesn’t like pizza.
Is it the sauce?
Is he on a low-carb diet?
Ah ha!
Maybe he is using reverse psychology.
Maybe he actually prefers pizza but has learned no one likes a choosey beggar.
And figures he is more likely to get some pie out of spite than by special request.
That is the first rule of communication.
Know your audience.
I imagine this is key when crafting an effective “throw me a bone” sign.
[New York City]