Money Moral Dilemma: Should I tell my friend he's underpaid me?
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I often buy gig tickets for my friend and he pays me back, but not always the full amount. Eg, he gave me £25 for a £28 ticket. I wouldn't mind if it was a one-off, but it's happened a few times now. Should I say something?
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Umm, yes.... he gives you £25 & you say, "actually it's £28, see where it says £28 on the ticket"...really not a dilemma0
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This happened to me alot of the time as i organise most of the events out. I now use the Splitwise app and my friends all have it too now so there is always a running...and correct...total of what they owe me. If they only pay £25 it will still show the £3 as outstanding and the app reminds them rather than me being uncomfortable having to chase it.0
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So why are you asking the question ?
Perhaps your friend has seen your lack of self-confidence and inability to assert yourself - is it really that he wants cheap tickets ?
Get real . Either tell him he owes or carry on resenting him - what kind of a 'friend' is that - and what kind of relationship do you really have with him ?
Ask yourself - where is the balance of power between you ?0 -
I agree with those who say this is not a dilemma.
Show him the price on the ticket or receipt and ask for the right money.
If that breaks your friendship he was not a real friend anyway.
Who really dreamed up this question ?0 -
This happened to me alot of the time as i organise most of the events out. I now use the Splitwise app and my friends all have it too now so there is always a running...and correct...total of what they owe me. If they only pay £25 it will still show the £3 as outstanding and the app reminds them rather than me being uncomfortable having to chase it.0
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Just tell him straight. Your friend is taking the pi$$0
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And if the guy doen't like messing with small change, no problem, just tell him that you'll happily accept a round £30 for the ticket.
Better still, ask him to pay in advance.0 -
Or just tell him....it’s £28 quid you scheister....so the first pint is on you....
With a smile...
Don’t get why everyone gets so irate about £3 here if there with friends....
Balence it off with other stuff in jest...
Kebabs on you tonight Steve....;)0 -
lemonreptile wrote: »Just tell him straight. Your friend is taking the pi$$0
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Was the extra £3 a booking fee that's not printed on ticket so easily overlooked?
Just remind him.Member #14 of SKI-ers club
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