My friend is going to 'El Rico aka Puerto Rico, and I told her to bring me something back. I just left her a message on her my space. Was that rude?..I don't think I was, if someone did it to me, I would be like "Ok, if I find something." She's one of my good friends and I'm hers, and I'm on her top ranked friends. What do you think?..
2007-12-05 05:40:13 · 14 answers · asked by Cherryberry 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It depends. Are you giving her money in advance of the trip so she can buy it for you? Will you reimburse her for the expense of buying when she gets back? If so, then, no it is not rude.
However, if you expect her to buy you something and bring it back at her expense, then, yes it's rude. Maybe her expenses are limited, or she is planning on spending her money on something else. She shouldn't be running around "El Rico" as your personal shopper.
What would you think if she asked the same of you?
2007-12-05 06:34:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a close friend, it's acceptable, but not really polite to ask. It's kind of like your fishing for gifts, but it's also kind of expected that people will tease their close friends in such a manner when their friends are going on vacation, and their friends really will bring them something back.
2007-12-05 16:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's perfectly fine to ask for a friend to pick up something for you while on vacation, if you plan on reimbursing that friend for the cost of the item. Otherwise don't ask for anything unless specifically asked what you would like.
2007-12-05 13:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Erin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the friend wishes to bring you a small gift or souvenir on returning from their trip, that is their prerogative. It is rude to make such a request in general.
2007-12-05 13:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by detailgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you plan to give her the money to pay for the item then I think it was rude. If she wanted to get you something she would do so.
2007-12-05 13:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by dolphin2253 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you were joking yes it is rude! A gift is much nicer to receive when not expected.
2007-12-06 05:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by ponytail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I think you should never ask. Your friend will probably bring you a little something if it's in her budget.
2007-12-05 13:44:41 · answer #7 · answered by Pasion 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You were not rude, i ask freinds to bring something back to me from vacation all the time, its just a favor.
2007-12-05 14:29:18 · answer #8 · answered by ARTY 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think its rude unless you asked her to get you something specific and said you'd reimburse her the $.
2007-12-05 14:11:47 · answer #9 · answered by Katie G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask as long as you offer to pay her back for the item when she gets home.
2007-12-05 15:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋