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Money Moral Dilemma: Was I wrong to pay my mate back in fish and chips?

MSE_Kelvin
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This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks...

My mate recently lent me £5. Last week he came over for dinner in the garden, and I'd bought us both fish and chips. He asked if I had the £5 I owed him, and I said that was what I'd spent on his meal. He got upset about me "charging him for food", and said he'd do the same when I next visit him. But we usually cook for each other and don't make each other pay. Was it wrong to pay him back in fish and chips?

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  • Yes and where can you get fish & chips for £5? 
  • Sea_Shell
    Sea_Shell Posts: 9,879 Forumite
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    Raid your piggy bank and pay him back in loose change next time you see him!


    How's it going, AKA, Nutwatch? - 12 month spends to date = 2.56% of current retirement "pot" (as at end January 2025)
  • MalMonroe
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    Yes and where can you get fish & chips for £5? 
    My local chippy. And mushy peas included. Deee lishus! 
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  • Torry_Quine
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    It's not for you to decide what the money you owe is used for.
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  • MSE_Kelvin
    MSE_Kelvin Posts: 375 MSE Staff
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    Yes and where can you get fish & chips for £5? 
    It's fairly common as long as you catch the fish yourself and bring along your own spuds  ;)
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