Is it ok to ask for more money than originally asked for?

Question

If i asked for $40 from 22 ppl nad the raised it to $45 after having to switch companies is that rude

Answer 1

Which is more rude - asking for a little more money or cancelling your event (assuming you can't make up $210 on your own).

Answer 2

You haven't really given enough description of the service or event that these people are paying for, or the circumstances. If you've given a verbal confirmation that their costs would be in the range of $40, then have to raise to $45, I'd say that's okay. If you've printed invitation for $40, then I think that you have to eat that additional cost. And if you've invited some, and not others, at the $40 price, you can always say that you've had to increase costs. Those who paid $40 will get the benefit of having paid the $40 because they "booked early" and you can either choose for those receiving later invitations, etc., to pay the full price $45, or to pay something like $50 to recoup the additional, unanticipated costs.

Of course, if these are people you're close with, you could explain the situation and the reason for the additional costs, many might be willing to come up with the additional money.

Answer 3

No it is not okay to ask for more money than what you originally asked. It would be incredibly rude to ask those people for more money when they've already forked over your first request.

The thing to do is to ask the appropriate number of ADDITIONAL people for the $40. This will make up the difference that you need for your event. If you can't get more people, change companies for which you need to have this event - whatever it is.

Answer 4

Depends on what you need the money for. Personally I would never ask friends for money. Get a bank loan.