Consider the concept of subjective poverty. does it make sense that poverty is in the eye of the beholder? when you see a homeless person, is your reaction different if he or she is seemingly content versus begging? why?

Subjective poverty indicates of seeing oneself as poor or very poor. Poverty is NOT in the eye of he beholder. That saying much more suits "beauty". Poverty can't be judge  just by looking at the physical appearance. Being poor does not mean that you're not capable of socializing and going out in the public. Being poor does not measure the capability of an individual of what he/she can do and is capable of doing. 

When I see a homeless person, I try to imagine myself in their position and situation. Being contented and begging is different with each other. It does not mean that when a person begs he/she is poor and is not contented. They need help and attention. They need someone who can help them get work or have something to fill their empty stomach.