Real Life MMD: Should I pay the extra money?

hamzramz

I would definately give them the rest of the money. It's great that you saved money on dinner, but its a bit of a cheat really, and you told them about your moneysaving too, so I think it's only fair you give them the money, if I was the friend and I was in this situation, I would want my money back.

DemiDee

Presuming these questions aren't completely made up (they always seem too far fetched for words and it's likely that they are written to glean feedback from shocked readers), if I were in the asker's shoes, I would not only pay back what was owed in full, but TREAT the giver to a meal, for their kindness in lending the money in the first place. Seems to me that the asker of the question has no sense of gratitude and was looking for a way out of paying it back almost immediately.

Dave_6

Same as everyone else, Split the food bill (after discount) by 2, take that off the loan value and pay back the rest

Chances are it's what, maybe about £10 extra?

Mark_Beech

Not only should you have paid back the loan in cash .... but you should have bought your "friend" the meal as a thank you for being kind enough to lend you money in the first place!

You are lucky to have any friends at all given the selfishness you seem to be displaying.

Primrose

What a cheapskate you are! You're fortunate enough to have a friend who loaned you money when you needed it. And then, not only do you not pay it back in cash as I'm the person would have preferred, you try to fob them off with a cheap deal. Pay the money back in full and please, don't ever have the nerve to try and borrow money off that person again.

zigzigzag

Pay the FULL amount back to your friend! Your friend was nice enough to lend you money, and you are considering ripping them off and pocketing part of the money yourself?! You can't profit off a friend, that is so wrong! So what if you found a 50% off voucher, you still owe the rest of the money! Really you should pay it all back in cash, in full, to avoid this bizarre situation you are asking advice on.

tareem

I think if I had lent the money, to a friend, then agreed to accept a meal as repayment I wouldn't then renege on the deal even if paid with a voucher. There wasn't any malice intended as the voucher was found after the settlement was agreed to.

I was happy to accept the meal, not what it cost, as repayment and I would be happy that my FRIEND got a good deal too.

To be honest though I'd have paid the loan back in cash in the first place.:)

bogwart

Like the majority I think you have behaved in a very crass manner. You're effectively rubbing your friend's nose in your cleverness. This is no way to repay the kindness of someone who loaned you money when you needed help.

Pellyman

As this is the season of goodwill, may I suggest that you pay back the full amount you borrowed (in cash) and tell your friend that the half priced meal is a 'thank you' for their help when you needed it.

That way you should both cement your friendship - you for their generosity and trust and them for you expressing your gratitude.

frankielou

I agree with all of the above, you're in the wrong. My other point would be why do people often think they can repay loans with food/drink? If I lend someone cash I usually want the cash back in return...not an expensive glass of wine or lunch that I wouldn't normally buy myself as I'm not getting value for my money. You've clearly done the same - offering to repay at a cheaper rate. I'm suprised you have any friends to lend you money.