i helped a friend of mine move his stuff after he got evicted....all his stuff was all outside in the rain. so he IMed me from school seeing if i could help him. so i did. he gave me this book i would need next semseter that he was gonna sell to me for $50 but since i helped he just gave it to me. A few days later he asked me if i could give him $20 or anything for the book.
i'm not going to give him any money seeing he gave it to me for being a big help.
2006-08-31 08:00:59 · 43 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Well he should of paid you or gave you something for helping him move out of his apt..Even if it was a cheese burger..Something to show appreciation...He gave you a book later on..And like you said he was going to sell it to you for 50 bucks..Which he later denied because you helped him..So no since he took that price back you should not give him anything for it..You guys are even
2006-08-31 08:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that he's indirectly 'asking' for money. Maybe he's too proud to ask so he found an equivalent for the money he needs (the book). It doesn't seem right how he went about it though. But he did get evicted and must be on hard times.
But getting to the point--you don't owe him anything if he made it clear in the beginning that it was a reward for the help.
2006-08-31 08:06:00 · answer #2 · answered by endrshadow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you owe him anything. He offered the book to show his gratitude for your help. Sounds like your friend is broke again and is hitting on you for cash when he knows his credit has run out any where else. Tell him when the next semester is over and you no longer need the book you will be happy to let him have it back. Remind him that he offered the book to you in return for your help. You can also tell him you always make an effort not to loan money to friends. As a friend You will be happy to help him in any other way possible. There has many spoiled friendships over loans.
2006-08-31 08:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You owe nothing-don't start giving him money he will keep asking for more and suck you dry. If he needs help- find him ways to help himself-If you want to be a really great person about it just say to him- I know you gave me this book because I helped you out. I did not expect payment. So, if that was a mistake because you are broke- here is the book back.- But you don't have to do that.
2006-08-31 08:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't owe him anything...and what is his problem? He is obviously very bad with money or he wouldn't have gotten evicted in the first place. If anything I would tell him I'd help him figure out a budget but if he wants more than that he can feel free to NOT call on you next time he's in trouble.
2006-08-31 08:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by dappersmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of him, he's not a friend. Friends don't give you things and then ask you to pay for them the next day. Now, asking you for $20 isn't really bad, but using the book as a pretense for the money is a rude and stupid thing to do.
I would give him the $20 and tell him what an ******* he is and then stop talking to him.
2006-08-31 08:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by tripforyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on if you care very much about the friendship. This sort of thing ends up as sometimes blowing up in your face. Had it happen to me and when I asked about why nothing was said about me paying at the time the item was given I was told he thought it was understood I would...Not! I returned the item and was rather upset about it because I had done a favor for him. My recommendation would be to either tell him what you thought and see if he agrees or give it back and go on from there.
2006-08-31 08:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by alido3803 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you help somebody you're not expecting any in return.. and maybe he really needs some money.. it's either give him a money that he can use for whatever reasons or dont give him a money and let him do bad stuff to get the money he needed.. you dont owe him anything, he just needs help.. he's askin you because he knows you can help him.. and next time if you need help then maybe that's the right time he can pay what he owe to you, the help you've given him moving his stuff..
2006-08-31 08:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by keiCh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't owe him anything. Personally I think he just needs some money and is trying to weasel it out of you for being a good friend. He is trying to take advantage. I think it would be different if he said can you loan me 20 bucks I am really strapped for cash. Tell him to get a job.
2006-08-31 08:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would tell him that you thought the book was payment for helping him out and you didn't plan on giving him anything. I would say you've helped him. Since he got evicted, he's probably bucks down and just thought he would take a shot.
2006-08-31 08:03:10 · answer #10 · answered by bmbg2577 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋