I don't got shit to give, but I still ask and people still give. The people here are just nice like that. It helps that I have no problems asking, but I get not everyone can feel fine being that shameless.
When I was a kid, all the time I'd tell my little brother to ask for things on my behalf. That is until one time I asked my grandpa for this knight helmet that contained shot glasses and a decanter. I just wanted it because it was cool and as a display piece. So, I told my brother to ask for me. Well, my brother asked and my grandpa gave him the helmet. Of course, I still got the helmet in the end and I believe my brother got some money, but my grandpa said to me, " If you want something, you have to ask for it. If you don't ask for it you won't get it. And next time I really will give it to your brother." Or at least it was something to that effect. That is part of the reason I feel there is no harm in asking. Ask, and just maybe, ye shall receive.