Step 1 : Remain eye contact

Step 2 : Back away slowly

( outcomes )

[Homeless man becomes agitated, but not threatened]

[Homeless man becomes enraged and runs towards you]

(Remain at a reasonable calmness)

Step 3: Run the opposite direction

( outcomes )

[Homeless man looses interest and returns to his stuff around the curb]

[Homeless man has no personal belongings and therefore is still chasing you]

Step 4: reach into your pockets and grab a handfull of change

Step 5: throw them as far and scattered as possible (bonus points if you hit their eye)