Jake and a friend decided to find out what would happen if they went up to a stranger and offered them twenty dollars.  The first day they went to a local mall food court and approached three well-dressed business men as they were discussing the stock market or whatever it is that well-dressed business men discuss over lunch.  The two placed the money on the table in the midst of them and said, "I'd like to give you this twenty dollar bill."

The immediate response from Man One was: "What are you up to?"

Jake's response went something like: "Nothing.  We saw you sitting here and we want to give you this twenty dollar bill."

Man Two piped up, "What do you want from us?"  Man Three was looking nervously toward the security guard trying to get some attention while Man One finished with a curt, "We don't want your money."

Jake again responded with, "We don't want anything from you.  This is a gift.  We just want to give you this twenty dollar bill.  Before we leave, we just want to make it absolutely certain that none of you wants this twenty dollar bill."

Man One spoke up again indignantly.  "What are you up to?  Take your money and get outta' here!"

So, before the security guard could make his way over to escort them out of the food court, Jake and his friend left.

The next day, they went to a toy store.  After talking to the mother of a small boy - and assuring her that they were indeed not crazy - they went to the boy who was admiring a game and told him that they wanted to buy this for him.  They made the purchase and returned quickly to give the gift to the boy.

His response:  "Thank you."

He then went to the rest of the children he was with and excitedly told them about his good fortune and how they'd all be able to join him in playing with his new game as soon as they got home.