2007-11-26 03:20:08 · 21 answers · asked by sofia 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Can I really just say, "Can I have my $20 now."?
That seems rude.
2007-11-26 03:23:53 · update #1
Oh this gets sticky. I HATE asking for people to give me the money they owe me. You need to word it in a way that doesn't sound like you are giving them an option, otherwise she'll keep brushing it off.
Try asking, "Hey Jane, I am going christmas shopping on wed and would like to swing by to pick that 20 up." See, it's a statement not a question. If she's not available that day, ask if she can drop it off earlier or something.
2007-11-26 03:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well I think that it's rude that she borrowed it from you and hasn't given it back yet! Or at least say 'hey..I know I owe you..money has been tight but you will have it by XX' .
You could always ask HER if you can borrow $20. It will be a light hearted way to "remind" her.
2007-11-26 11:27:26 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Astarte 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well do not ask he/she that way. Just go up to your and say ''hey can you please pay me back my $20 i let you borrowed, it has been a month already and i need it back.'' Oh just a reminder do not let anyone borrow money cuz they will probaly not pay you back. If you ask your friend for your money back do it in a nice way not in a rude way cuz if you do it in a rude way they will probaly not speak to you anymore or they wont be your friend anymore. Hope this helps.
2007-11-26 11:39:27 · answer #3 · answered by Emily P 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you give this friend Christmas gifts? If you do, you can consider it a gift to them for this year. If your budget is $10 for each Christmas then consider it a gift that covers 2 years. So for 2 years you don't have to give them any gifts.
If you don't give them gifts , then say "so and so, I need the 20 I lent you. Can I have it today?"
2007-11-27 02:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Um... buddy? That $20 bucks I loaned you last month? It's not a big deal, but I'm living on a budget and Christmas is coming up and I could sure use it. Any idea when it's coming back my way?"
2007-11-26 11:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by dstluke 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A wise man once said : "if a questionable friend borrows $20 and then avoids you, consider it money well spent" Or similar.
2007-11-27 07:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by little_whipped_mousey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sofia: "Hi (name) you know I loaned you the $20 bucks a while ago, well I need it back to buy a Christmas present for my mother, I would appreciate it back, when can I pick it up?!
2007-11-26 11:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a very nice way, just be honest with her, and tell her, you could really use the money to buy a Christmas gift.
Honesty is the best policy. Chances are, she forgot, she owes you.
2007-11-26 11:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by Bradygirl 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Ask for it. Explain exactly what you told us. If your friend has a problem with that, write them off. Nothing worse than a friend who promises to pay you back but never does.
Even if you choose to remain friends with this person, I would not reccommend loaning to them again, and explain why if they ask.
2007-11-26 11:24:51 · answer #9 · answered by psychonavigator 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow that's a touchy subject. Most likely your friend is broke too so he/she doesn't wanna cough up the 20. Either that or he/she forgot. Just ask for it. Coyly insert it in one of your conversations.
2007-11-26 11:24:04 · answer #10 · answered by Kitz 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋