What distinguishes a schnorrer from the the run of the mill freeloader is timing and stealth.   We all know that a dog’s favorite food is leftovers.  Even canines know the difference between homemade and canned.  And who doesn’t want to pamper their pooch?  Here’s the deal:  Pay close attention to your neighbor’s eating habits.  Then, time it so that you stop by his house with Buddy about a half hour into his meal.  When Buddy walks in with you, he will instinctively  run to the dinner table and beg for …

There is no better way to butter someone up than with a compliment.  We all have those neighbors that spends hours gardening, and have the most amazing looking vegetables and herbs.  Hang around the block, and visit them while they’re working in their gardens. Continue to compliment them on the great job they’ve done with the garden until they finally offer you some free vegetables or fruit.  Do this with several neighbors in order to spread out these foraging trips and limit them to one or two per month for each …

Dear Schnorrer,
With the cost of printer ink so high, I have been claiming my printer broke and asking friends if they can print stuff for me.  Is this unethical?
Dave
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Dear Dave,
Of course it’s unethical.  What’s your problem?
The Schnorrer