i was just wondering...i loaned a friend of mine a couple dvds about 2-3 weeks ago. they were just data dvds with various tv shows on them. how long should i wait until i ask to have them back? or should i just wait until she gives them back on her own?
2006-11-29 09:48:48 · 25 answers · asked by stitchfan85 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just nicely ask when she will be done with them. The longer you wait the more awkward it gets.
2006-11-29 09:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by beek 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think it's time for you to say, " Hey, what's up with the dvds I loaned you three weeks ago? I know you must really like them, but when will you be done with them?"
This person may have simply forgot about the dvds, but there are certain types of individuals who won't ever return something back unless you put their "feet to the fire." Good luck, and be careful who you loan something to and what you loan them. You certainly have the right to say no, and a true friend will understand.
2006-11-29 17:58:08 · answer #2 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here's my plan: The next time she calls and ask what you are doing, tell her you just returned from the store where you had to buy the 32 dollar pack of DVDs because they don't sell singles anymore. And the reason you needed them was to record one of the shows that were on one of the disc's you loaned her was on tonight and you needed to record it!
I don't believe in the walking soft games with friends... If they are truly friends, return things that are borrowed.
You could also send your friend a copy of these answers.
2006-11-29 18:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter if she gives them back to you
but the next time you let her borrow some movies tell her when you want them back.Or If you ask her
wait for about 2 weeks then just go up to her and ask can you get the movies back and she can borrow them another time.But be firm not yelling but a nice firm voice.
That same thing happened to me.
2006-11-29 20:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by lakisha12006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit back and relax - these are just TV shows. Most likely your friend has nit watched those as yet. If you really want them back desperately, send an email reminder
2006-11-29 20:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by A Stranger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have asked after a week. She should have had plenty of time. If you feel uncormfortable about asking for them back just bring up the subject by asking he got a chance to watch them or if she enjoyed them.
2006-11-29 18:21:21 · answer #6 · answered by Bert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask her if she seen the DVDs and are enjoying them, then ask if she seen them all. If she hasn't give her more time this way she'll know that you haven't forgotten about them. If she has, then ask for them back
2006-11-29 17:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it has been long enough for them to have watched. Ask them in a polite voice and in a "By the way" manner if they are done with the because you need them back
2006-11-29 20:58:54 · answer #8 · answered by sweetred171 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's time to ask her if she is finished with them. If not, tell her you'd like them back in the next 2 weeks.
2006-11-29 17:51:15 · answer #9 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well,,,,,,if they are your really friend,they shouldn't do that but as a friend you can ask them " a friendly question " when are they going to return your DVD? simple,right? at least by now you know their caracter so next time if they try borrow money from you,,,,,,,,,,you know what you should say NO,,,NO,,,NO,,,
2006-11-29 17:56:48 · answer #10 · answered by ALOHA BOY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋