“The statement that most people are schnorrers is certainly false.”
That wasn’t what I said. I said that he called them “schnorrors” but I then explained what he meant by that term. I deliberately put the word in quotes to show that he didn’t mean it according to its usual (negative) connotation. He did not mean it all negatively. He was including himself and his daughter in that category.
“The example you just brought is from a non-profit organization. That is an exception to the rule because by definition, it is not a business. Any organization that is for-profit (which includes an overwhelming majority of organizations) would only pay a salary if it directly benefits the organization.”
Working for a business is only one type of job that a person can have. If a person works for any place that receives any money from the government or donations, then they are receiving money from people who are not the direct (emphasis on direct) beneficiaries of their services. This would include doctors, nurses, and teachers, as well as all others who work for a school or a hospital. It also includes social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. It includes anyone who works in any kind of government office.
It includes almost everyone in my family even though we all work in completely different fields. I think it may even include the lawyer (who works for non-profit organizations) and the engineer (who works for the water company).
Just about the only people not included would be those who work for businesses. And maybe people who work in Hollywood and the sports players.
Please note: I am thinking primarily about Israel where it is probably truer than in the US. But I think it’s true in the US as well.