Low talking Homeless

Is it just me, or do people asking for money need to SPEAK UP!?!?!?   I know the person sitting on the street in downtown Portland is asking for spare change ....probably...but I'm not always sure.   A guy was walking up and down the isle on the Max train the other day repeating a question to everyone.  No matter how many times he said it, I couldn't figure out what he was saying.  Something like "Hair monkey change"...or something with the word "Change" in it.   This morning a guy on the street asked me to iron his collar....or at least that is what it sounded like.   I know it can be a humiliating experience...but better results would be accomplished with a clearer message.  imho