My cousin is arriving at the airport at 12:30 in the morning. I am the closest relative to the airport, but his mom, who is 2 hours away from the airport, has a car and could pick him up. But I was asked to please get him at the airport, and I pretty much have to because it's Christmas time and he is family.
I personally think it's impolite to arrive at the airport in the middle of the night without first checking with the person who is going to pick you up before you book the ticket. Needless to say, this situation frustrates me. How do you think you would react?
2006-12-22 15:44:45 · 12 answers · asked by carobygirl 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's always hard to arrange things between three people just because we don't often talk to more than one person on the phone at a time. Perhaps your cousin felt more comfortable going through his mom than you. Although you might think it would be wise of him to talk to you directly, it sounds like everything has been worked out. So I would say don't worry about it. And I think it's very nice of you to pick up your cousin.
2006-12-22 19:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his arrival time is not due to weather delays, then yes he should have taken the time into consideration. But, what can ya do? Pick him up. You didn't say where he was staying, but if you have to drive 2 hrs to drop him off at your aunt's house, then that is asking too much, since you would not get home until 6am or later! But on the flip side, it could be strange if he stayed with you even for the first night, given your feelings about the situation...
Well, just try to not let it ruin your Christmas! Grin and bear it. :)
2006-12-22 15:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by caffeinatedmom2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go pick him up and wish him a Merry Christmas....it is very possible that arrive at a convenient time for you would have been hundreds of dollars difference in his ticket price. If you say anything to anyone you will just come off as being selfish, and I am sure that you don't want to put a cloud on your holiday that way.
2006-12-22 15:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by catywhumpass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because of the late hour the right thing for your cousin to do would be to take a taxi to the nearest hotel for the night. He could then be picked up at the hotel during the day at a more reasonable time by you or by his mother.
However, his personal finances may not permit him to behave in the most courteous way.
2006-12-22 16:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me a few years ago with a friend- I called a limo service and for 100 dollars she had a ride in the middle of the night. I would have spent that in gas. I told her it was her christmas present from me for her to ride in style and I was able to catch some shut eye. When she arrived, we had a great weekend!
2006-12-22 15:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by lili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think first off, you should have said no if it bothered you. But since you feel obligated, then you should do it and not grumble about it. But seriously, mention something about the time and next year for sure! They WILL do it again since you did not stand up for yourself. I'm not saying be a jerk, but family is where you can be yourself, and you need to tell someone, "Hey I need my sleep! Make it 9 pm next year and I won't have a problem!"
I suppose he's staying at your house overnight??
Maybe you should call him a shuttle or taxi to your house - it shouldn't cost too much. Save your sanity??
2006-12-22 16:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by LittleFreedom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
personally, i'd be overjoyed, because i haven't seen any of my cousins in 25 years. i'm up all night anyway, so i wouldn't mind...that might've been the cheapest or the only flight available. but i would've checked in advance to find out if it would've been an imposition on anyone to pick me up. i can also understand your frustration. it sounds like you were left out of the loop, and were chosen to do this without being asked first? that would tick me off. i would make that known to whom ever made the decision for me. pick your cousin up, and make it known that some other family member should drive them back for the return flight.
2006-12-22 16:03:33 · answer #7 · answered by pirate00girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would just do what my aunt asked of me and fume silently. I'd probably let the anger boil inside of me, and then I'd realize that people around the world have bigger issues. Innocent civilians in Darfur are dying right now. African children don't have enough to eat at night. I'd think, "Man, I'm lucky to be able to worry about something so insignificant like this." Merry Christmas and don't take your blessings for granted.
2006-12-22 15:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by bebeeangeldust 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
you have divorced your ex and you haven't any longer have been given any any organisation to do together with his family individuals. Your ex's spouse could desire to be consistently on the "first place" together with his family individuals. no longer you, you're an ex now. you may desire to offer his family individuals a gamble to settle for her. you're no longer his spouse anymore and you may desire to pay extra interest on your bf's family individuals and pass on. don't be so egocentric and act such as you're nonetheless his spouse basically when you consider which you comprehend them for 10 years. you may desire to comprehend his new spouse and get out of image out of your ex's family individuals.
2016-10-05 22:24:25 · answer #9 · answered by spies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be glad you'll get to spend time with your family. You should appreciate that you have family. Merry Christmas!
2006-12-22 16:11:25 · answer #10 · answered by blahblahblahblahblah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋