Imagine this senario... you get a lift with a colleague and you walk to her house in the morning. Her son goes to college on a Tuesday and Wednesday. When he needs a lift with his mum we have to leave half hour earlier. Who should be responsible to phone. Should the person giving the lift ring you to let you know if her son is needing a lift or not or should you ring in the morning to ask?
2007-02-28 23:53:35 · 6 answers · asked by lilharibo 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I have been in this situation and the best thing is for you to assume that you ARE leaving half an hour earlier (since that is the routine) unless you hear from her to the contrary (eg the son is not going in that day).
It's all very well for people to say that you should shoulder the responsibility of contact but, as I discovered, the recipient does not always want to be bothered taking a call in the morning as she is rushing around getting ready, for something as spurious as checking that the arrangements are as normal.
So, get it clear with her - you will assume Tuesdays and Wednesdays are half an hour earlier unless you hear to the contrary!
2007-03-01 02:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that you, as the person receiving the favour, should be the one to call.
However, could you not set up a system where you assume that the son won't be going, unless you hear from her? It'd probably be easier all round and less time consuming than having to phone all the time.
2007-03-01 01:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you should call her. She is doing you a favour by giving you a lift. You should do what you can to not impose or find an alternative means of transport.
2007-03-01 00:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by johninmelb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person receiving the favor should shoulder the bulk of the effort. of calling.
2007-03-01 00:01:44 · answer #4 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I'd say YOU as the person receiving the favour.
If it we ME giving the favour, I wouldn't think it my duty to let you know.
Hope this helps!
2007-02-28 23:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by Moofie's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course the person with the son should call!!! its her son and she is giving you a ride its not your fault you dont know what her schedule is?!?!?!!
2007-02-28 23:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by I love America♥♥♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋