is it wrong to ask a complete stranger for one?
eg. at a club, party, etc
2007-05-17 00:54:46 · 15 answers · asked by Aaron E 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, it is fine to do so.
2007-05-17 00:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by pepsiolic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not wrong to ask a stranger for a pen. I am sure even you have offered your pen to helpless strangers. If you haven't yourself then don't even bother to ask - Use your mobile/cell phone (but make sure u do carry that at least if not a pen!!).
Also if a stranger reluctantly gives you his/her pen, write down your stuff in front of him and for safety give the pen cap to the owner in case you forget!! But you got to make sure the pen taken is the one with caps, not the ones with push down or rotating system.
2007-05-17 12:23:48 · answer #2 · answered by ahonadg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not. Nowadays people are all civilized and has proper etiquette and manners, and when a person refuse to lend you a pen, that means either he has never seen the society before or is completely, absolutely, mad regarding spendthrifts. Be bold and ask confidently to a stranger for he or she to lend you a pen.
2007-05-17 08:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by Miss Fairy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhmmm...nope....unless you ask the wrong complete stranger (some get heavily stuck up if you look at them).
It's not like you're asking for spare change....you intend to give the pen back right?
2007-05-17 08:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by missceekay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are not like me, and have a tendency to chew on the pens. People usually don't want them back after that. I get a lot of free pens that way (LOL)
2007-05-17 08:02:58 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A polite request can be attempted in most public use areas.
I wouldn't attempt it where common sense should deny it,
(i.e, from club bouncers, party lounge lizards, the chef, etc.).
2007-05-20 15:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think it is wrong, but then again if you have a mobile phone on you why not type it into your notes or calender page, that's what I would do.
2007-05-17 08:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by cheryl s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im an extrovert and speak to anyone on one level.never look up to any one.its an immediate sign of weakness,and they sense it.nobody is better than you.remember that and you wont go wrong.
2007-05-17 16:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by earl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I dont think so...but then again many people I know would not ask.
2007-05-17 08:04:41 · answer #9 · answered by Suzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhh NO...I can't believe you asked this...lol...
2007-05-20 21:23:49 · answer #10 · answered by Pepper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, ask away
2007-05-17 08:02:09 · answer #11 · answered by nuk_su_kow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋