How can you resist friend when he says: this is not for me but for my wife and kids.
2007-10-02 13:20:44 · 6 answers · asked by Jonet 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
a family friend is asking for your financial help. and it's a huge amount that will take him months or a year to pay.
2007-10-02 13:34:51 · update #1
As far as I know that the call for help is true.
A friend borrowed money for his kids tuition after he lost in a casino. Thinking that I would hate to see the kids (one is my godson) out of school, I helped, and warned him that was to be the last. Next time he was borrowing, he gave an alibi, but checking with friends revealed he just lost big. I told him I do not help people who do not help themselves. He pleaded, saying that his Japanese boss will fire him if he is unable to produce the money entrusted to him ( an onion-export business), he will be fired. I did not help, and he was fired. I did not AT ALL feel guilty.
Last week, he came to say he has found a new job, but needed P15,000 to tide the family over until his pay comes. I helped, but made sure the money was to be used for the family's expenses. I deposited the money to his wife's bank account.
2007-10-02 18:46:03 · answer #1 · answered by boyplakwatsa.com 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I do it for strangers that I have never met before, why wouldn't I do it for my real and true friends?
If it is within my financial reach then I would do it with eyes closed. If not, then by all means I will find a way to do it or at least ease the pain.
Real and true friends are hard to come by, so hold on the ones you have now.
2007-10-02 22:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Mark 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a big amount for his wife and kids??? he must work to earn for their living. It's at your own risk... but giving him a "big amount" is not a practical way of helping a friend. Unless, you let him sign a promissory note so just in case things will not work out properly, you'll have an evidence on his debts
2007-10-02 20:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Sapphire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever a kid is on the issue , i always have a soft heart i am a kid lover , i care a lot for 'em...
2007-10-02 23:26:12 · answer #4 · answered by dark angel 16 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he says this is for my wife and kids? what is he asking of you? do u have a secret friend? perhaps having an affair with a married man? Your question leads me to think this. please specify what you are asking.
2007-10-02 20:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by Winters child 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
tell your friend to come to me. i'm rich now. i will help him. pokweng's here, no worries.
2007-10-02 20:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋