(the one that answers the door naked ) just asked me would i fit a Laminated wood floor for her.She did say she would pay me but I wouldn't take any money off her as she is a widow with 4 kids.
How do i do the floor and get out of the house without taking payment????
2006-09-22 06:50:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If she's been answering her door naked, I reckon she's already stored up some credit...even if it's just entertainment value
2006-09-22 19:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is insistent that she pays you, maybe you could tell her just to get you a six pack of beer or something. Much cheaper than paying you £20 or £30 cash, and that way she at least feels shes paid you for the work.
Its a matter of pride, to want to pay you, and if you dont come up with an alternative, she will be slipping it to your wife or kids if you refuse, so say you just want a beer or something.
At least she feels she will have paid you something, and she will probably secretly be relieved she doesnt have to fork out a lot of cash. Tell her you wouldnt dream of charging a neighbour or friend, but that you laid laminate at a mates and he bought you beer, and thats absolutely fine for her to do the same.
My neighbour is coming over to help with my bathroom which I buggered up, I offered him £20 to fit a hardboard wall, he said hes rather have a bottle of cider! So thats what hes getting.
2006-09-22 13:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she insists just give her back the money through the letter box. Given that she answers the door naked are you sure its the floor that she wants laying
2006-09-22 14:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by Stella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the money, put it in an envelope and mail it back to her inside a card that says "thank you" and add a personalized message on the card. Or put the money in an envelope and slip it in her mailbox before you leave. If you go this route, leave her a little note as to why you returned the money.
2006-09-22 13:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by melcar12345 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if she tries to pay you with cash. . .tell her that you'd rather her have a receipt of the payment and that you'd like her to write a check, then make up some excuse to leave before she can do this (telling her you'll stop back to pick up the check).
Same sentiment if she gives you a check. . .tell her that you'd prefer cash and that you'll stop back to pick up.
OR you could just take the money, buy something for her 4 kids and leave the gift on her doorstep.
2006-09-22 13:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by free2b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you could do the work, accept some form of payment from her and then do something useful for the kids with it?
Tickets to a fun day out, Alton towers etc. etc...
2006-09-22 13:54:30 · answer #6 · answered by Pedal bin Liner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get her to cook you (and family?) a meal instead?
Is there something that she could do for you in return (And I'm not being seedy).
She's probably got a degree of pride so may insist. Though, if it's a small job - just extract a coffee out of her.
2006-09-22 13:53:16 · answer #7 · answered by Felidae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That one is easy. Do the floor and anything she gives you (assuming it is money) you just post through her letterbox a few hours later. If she questions you, just say it had nothing to do with you!
2006-09-22 13:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by Fluffy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off you need to make sure she's not naked when you come over. talk to her about your woman a lot tell her how much you're in love with this other woman. are fall into what she's trying to do. this woman needs her floor fixed, but she's trying to get it fixed with sex. money talks tussy walks.
2006-09-22 14:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by Kas-O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she does pay you then just leave it on the side as you go out, she should get the picture that you dont want to accept her money.
2006-09-22 13:53:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋