Good Friends Owing Money
Discussion
All,
This probably seems petty but its really bugging me.
To sum it up:
Group of blokes go camping every Nov. Just for one night to drink and get away from the wife and kids.
I booked and paid for everything in Aug.
3 of the guys have backed out today (and 2 done the same last year)
Its only £15pp so I am only down £45.
I have text the guys explaining that I am now out of pocket £45 and they need to pay and they basically said "yeah, I'll sort you out next time" which basically means that's its not going to happen.
How would you guys handle it?
This probably seems petty but its really bugging me.
To sum it up:
Group of blokes go camping every Nov. Just for one night to drink and get away from the wife and kids.
I booked and paid for everything in Aug.
3 of the guys have backed out today (and 2 done the same last year)
Its only £15pp so I am only down £45.
I have text the guys explaining that I am now out of pocket £45 and they need to pay and they basically said "yeah, I'll sort you out next time" which basically means that's its not going to happen.
How would you guys handle it?
HonestIago said:
NiceCupOfTea said:
They're not friends.
+1Any friend of mine would fall over themselves to pay me back and I'd be the same were I in that position. It shows a complete lack of respect even if it is only £15.
Just send them a nice message saying things are a bit tight at the moment and you really can't afford to be out of pocket, and you would appreciate it if they could each pay their £15.
Trouble is, most people like others to think they are doing well and successful, so would be reluctant to say they were short of money. I'm the opposite, and I like everyone to think I'm far poorer than I am. That way, I don't get tapped up for money in the first place.
Trouble is, most people like others to think they are doing well and successful, so would be reluctant to say they were short of money. I'm the opposite, and I like everyone to think I'm far poorer than I am. That way, I don't get tapped up for money in the first place.
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