2007-09-15 03:52:48 · 6 answers · asked by DuckyWucky 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You should not have to ask for it back. A responsible person will return the item as soon as he/she is done with it. If it is more than a few days, call.
2007-09-15 04:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by sh752 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I lend an item to someone I always ask when they will be able to get it back to me first, I then add a bit of time to that. Say they borrowed a book and said they will get it back to me in a couple of weeks... if three weeks go by and I have not heard about it, then I would give a little reminder. It is possible that they just forget to give it to you.... I know that has happened to me. I borrowed a CD from a friend, and when I was finished with it I purposely left it in my car so I could return it the next time I saw them. Each time I saw her though we would get to talking and I would forget about it. About a month after initially loaning it, she asked about it and I was so happy she did so I could finally return it
Of course if you end up needing the item before they return it, there is nothing wrong with asking for it back.
2007-09-15 13:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is already due, of course. the due date depends on the following: nature of the item borrowed (or how long should it take for that person to use the object borrowed) or the agreed term of use. Say, a friend borrowed a pocket book...if it took you 3 days to finish the book then it is safe to assume that your friend can finish it in 3 days too or a little over it (say 5-7 days?). After that and the item is not returned yet then give out a reminder. Or if he/she told you that he/she probably needs the item for a week's time, then when that's over...give a reminder or ask for it back.
2007-09-15 11:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by sandae 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After it's obvious that the person should have used it already. for example, if you lend a friend a shirt and you see them wearing it, the next day would be the best time to ask for it back.
2007-09-15 10:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the item and how long the person has had it.. I would ask how they "enjoyed" the item wait for a response and ask for it back.. If they still don't give it back then ask again.. If you don't get it back then ask them to buy/replace the item...
2007-09-15 20:44:33 · answer #5 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to use it I'd ask for it back. Or if it's been quite a while for you and you aren't comfortable with them having it any longer.
2007-09-15 10:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by misty h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋