What is this girls problem?How do I act when we are with the same group of ppl (unavoidable social situations)

Question

Im in college and I live in a suite w/ 3 rms. I recently asked one of my suitemates who lives in the other room if I could borrow one of her textbooks from a class we're both in for 5 minutes. She said,"Hey, since Im letting you borrow my book, can you treat me to a meal." I said "ok, how much?" Any logical person would ask how much. She said, "I dont know."(we were outside) So I proceeded to say,"Oh I could of paid for the two soups that you just bought." (2 Soups = $4.50ish) SHe goes on to say, "Oh know, I meant when Michelle is here to." I was like, "I have to buy a meal for your sister too" She was like "We share our food." So, i was like thinking, what the heck is the difference, basically she wants me to treat her and her sister to a huge meal,so i can borrow her damn book for 5 minutes.When we walked back to the suite,I told her "Forget it, Ill just borrow it from the library."Also, her sis previously borrowed 2 of my books for like a whole day & i didnt act like a b**.

Answer 1

Thats not cool of her to ask you something like that.

I can definitely understand why you'd be angry, I would be haha. Id say, dont buy either of them anything. That is a ridiculous request - treating TWO people to a meal when you just want to borrow a book? Its not like the book is a hassle to get or use.

I also wouldnt be surprised if when you go treat them (if you did) that they would order something big and expensive.
And you shouldnt have to foot the bill for that.

As for the social situations, I would try not to act any different than usual.

You could try telling her how you feel and tell her that her request is unreasonable and that you arent going to do it, but she sounds like they type that would blow up in your face and cause issues.

Hope that helps some!

Answer 2

Sounds like she's shaking you down a bit, Wouldnt have killed her to just let you borrow the book.

Given enough time she'll need something from you, thats when you make her treat you to a big fancy shmancy lobster dinner.

Answer 3

Apparently she is very shrewed and knows well how to extract.Beware of her.