I had told her in the beginning that my husband would kill me if he knew I was lending it out. Their lawnmower has been broke and she keeps promising me her boyfriend is supposed to be getting some extra money and she is going to make him have theirs fixed or either buy one. Well, her boyfriend called over here tonight to talk to my husband about something, but my husband wasn't here. I ended up talking to him on the phone and he told me they had went shopping (I assumed for a lawnmower). I asked what they went shopping for and he said a Recliner. He said he found a really good one for $399.00. I said "Oh well that's good" and tried to contain myself. What would you of said or done?
2007-09-15 16:13:30 · 16 answers · asked by Corona 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Nothing, it's really none of your business what they spent the money on. Some people just have their priorities all messed up, like they apparantly do. But, next time they ask to borrow the lawn mower, tell them NOPE, sorry it's been almost a month, time to invest in your own. You could even take it so far as to give them a flyer for Walmart or something where they're on sale. They're not that expensive, you can get a decent on for under 100. They're probably figuring they'll just keep borrowing yours. Good luck!
2007-09-15 16:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In your head - you were thinking that they should have spent the money on the lawn mower they so obviously need. In theirs - they spent it on a recliner. Case in point - the lawnmower you are allowing them to use is good enough - why should they purchase one. What would I do? Stop lending your lawnmower. And don't think your husband has 'no idea'. A man and his lawnmower are like twins. Just think about it - does this guy fill it up with gas each time? If not, your hubby has to have some idea of its use.
If they come knocking again - just be polite and say - "I'm sorry, I can't lend the mower out anymore". Period.
2007-09-15 17:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would said, "You went shopping? Oh yeah! I bet you bought a lawnmower huh???" But it's too late. Next time they ask to borrow your lawnmower tell them NO. If you keep lending them the lawnmower then they will never buy their own! They had the money and that bought a freaking recliner? WTH??? They are using you!
2007-09-15 19:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by Caitlyn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them keep borrowing the mower. You let yourself in for it by lending it the first time. Or, you could draw a line in the sand. Tell them you don't want to lend it anymore. But don't bring the recliner into the matter. They aren't so indebted to you for borrowing the lawnmower that they need to structure their spending like you are a collection agency. Your reward (if any) is waiting for you in Heaven--not on the ground.
2007-09-16 08:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by richard d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't have said anything to the guy on the phone, but next time she comes over, try either of these options:
A. "I thought your boyfriend said you bought a new one? Oh wait, no that was a recliner."
B. "I really can't keep lending my husband's out. You know how men are about their tools!!! I have the number to a lawn service if you'd like to give them a call until you are able to pick up your own mower!"
2007-09-15 17:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by Katie G 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You got "USED!!!" lol The next time your neighbor comes over to borrow your lawnmower, tell her you no longer lend any of you husbands tools out. After all,She's the one asking for the favor,not you.You have a right to say "NO". Or tell her to ask your husband for it.
2007-09-15 16:51:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you can't lend her the mower anymore because your husband doesn't like lending things. It's okay to let your husband be the bad guy. It's the only way you can get out of this mess.
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2016-11-14 13:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by hinajosa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing not to say anything.But have you learned from your mistake?They are not true friends or neighbors.If the mower would have broken,most likely you would have had to have it repaired,and it would have costed you some trouble with your husband for him not knowing you were lending it out.Don't' lend it out again or suffer the consequences.
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2007-09-15 16:57:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would just politely tell them that your lawnmower is not available to borrow. That you gave it some thought and do not want anything to happen to it. I would be tactful and state the truth. Do not lie to them, if they find out otherwise it could just make things worse. Good luck. Peace
2007-09-15 16:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋