Steve is what the locals refer to as a street bum. He spends his days and evenings confronting patrons leaving stores and restaurants for the purpose of begging for food or money. What act is Steve committing?

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Steve is engaging in panhandling, which is the act of begging for food or money in a public place. Loitering and homeless gathering are not accurate descriptions of Steve's behavior, and "bumming" is generally considered to be a derogatory term.

Steve Is What the Locals Refer to as a Street