The narrator conducted a social experiment by hanging a sign with a substantial amount of money and a message: "Take what you need or support by leaving what you can." The narrator observed and interviewed various individuals who interacted with the sign. Some people took the money, while others contributed by leaving their own funds.
The experiment revealed unexpected results. A woman who took a large bill claimed she needed it to feed her family, but the narrator doubted her story. Two young men took money, but their reasons seemed questionable. However, a student who took a bill explained that he was struggling financially and needed the money for food.
On the other hand, some individuals contributed to the cause without taking any money. A man on crutches, who was expected to take the remaining money, only took a small bill. The narrator also encountered a woman who was in need but arrived too late, as the money had already been given to someone else.
The experiment left the narrator with many thoughts about people's perceptions of money and the importance of being aware of those who genuinely need financial assistance.
1. The experiment involved hanging bills with a sign that said "take what you need or support leaving what you can."
2. The bills were in various denominations, including 500, 900 thousand, 140, and some change.
3. A woman was the first to approach and interact with the sign, taking the most expensive bill.
4. She claimed to be selling Saint Benedict medals to feed her mom at home.
5. Some kids took two bills, one of 200 and one of 100, and left a 20 bill.
6. One man took a 50 peso bill, claiming to use it to buy art materials.
7. A girl took a 50 peso bill, saying she would give it to an old lady asking for money.
8. A group of people took the remaining bills of greater value, one of 200 and one of 50.
9. Two gentlemen contributed by leaving money without taking anything.
10. A man took a 20 bill, saying he would use it to buy medicine for a little boy.
11. A student took a bill, saying he would use it for food because his parents were running out of money.
12. A man on crutches took a bill but not the coins, saying he would use it to buy medicine.
13. Four people contributed by leaving money without taking anything.
14. The experiment was conducted to see how people would react to the sign and the money.