Originally Posted by
TonyB
I honestly think this young woman is insane.
She texts
Hi baby, can I borrow 100 to pay my advert?
I replied
Yes Sweetie and sent her 100 with Revolut
A few days later
She texts
Hi baby can I borrow 25 to pay the electricity
I replied
Yes Sweetie and sent her 25
This happened a few times.
She borrowed money on a Thursday, and the next day I sent a text.
Hey Sweetie, I am 20 short for an hour appointment. Can I still come?
Oh baby, she replied.
What does "oh baby" mean? Sounds like no.
I don't do discount
But I already gave it to you and more.
No discount baby.
So no visit.
I'm honestly confused. I won't visit now on principle.
I just can't get my head around her stubbornness.
Maybe this is me being naive (or extremely pedantic in my interpretation of words), but to me
Borrow implies that there is/was an intend to repay (using that as a credit towards a future visit should be acceptable).
But I already gave it to you and more. implies that the was given as a kindness rather than a pre-payment and makes it seem as if TonyB opened his wallet to find himself short of an hour's fee by 20.
Given this interpretation, it is a bit odd that the lady wouldn't accept a one time "discount" of 20 as she would still be +105 (not considering other unknown transfers). Probably not the best long term business decision, but it's her business to run/ruin (as least hopefully it is).
Michelle is absolutely right, money will show you who people really are... I'd cut my losses too (I certainly wouldn't be in the mood after that).
I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire