Really simple situation, but I don't want to seem rude?
I went to the movies last night with a friend and her family. I offered to pay, but her mother refused. I felt bad because they bought me popcorn a drink (which I didn’t even ask for) and a ticket, which is actually a lot of money at the theatre. I offered to pay quite a few times, but she kept saying no.
I had with me, twelve dollars dollars (two coins-I’m Canadian-and a ten dollar bill) when I got home, the ten wasn’t in my pocket anymore.
I think it could have fallen out in their van on the way home because I took my mp3 player out of my pocket-the same pocket the money was in.
But because they were the ones that payed for my ticket and everything, I’d feel bad calling and asking if the money fell out in the van-but I also am only 15 and get a very small allowance and have a hard time getting a job, thus, that ten was about all the money I had left.
I don’t want to seem rude, offering them my money and then suddenly asking for it back.
What should I do?
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Ask about ur 10 dollars, becuase they are the ones who offered to pay on ur behalf in the first place.
It’s not rude if u ask for it, it’s your money.
It’s not rude. You had already offered to pay for yourself, they paid for you instead (because most parents would do that for their children and their friends). Your money is your money and you have a right to ask to see if it’s in their van.
just ask did they find any money in the back seat. They will not think it is rude.awww i hope my child has a friend as well-mannered as you. The fact that you question was it rude shows you have a great heart.
Yeah I think you should just let it slide hey. I mean you may have lost it somewhere else. It was only 10…and really there’s not a lot you can buy with that anyway. Don’t stress about it, it will happen a few times in your life.
Really it’s a catch 22.
But my suggestion would be: at least, let your friend know (not her family) about that
situation. And share with her the "between the rock and a hard place" problem you have. Explain that to her, the very same way you have just explained it to the readers of Yahoo Questions! If that kid knows anything about someone finding 10 dollars in the van, and if she cares for you she’ll manage for you to have your money back.
Good luck pal!
Just call and say some you lost 2 coins and a 10 dollar bill and ask them if them could check their car. They don’t seem to be dishonest or hard up for cash so if they find it they will probably give it to you.
They took you to the movies as their guest and treated you to snacks. They are very nice people and you should forget about feeling guilty about it. It would be different if it was a friend. But since it was the friend’s parents its different. It would be rude for them to ask you to the movies and expect you to pay. It would also be rude to get drinks and popcorn for themselves and not include you.
And about your name, "Nobody Really?" Work on your being less nervous and more assertive, Sweetie!
I would call the Mom, she remembers what it is like to be 15 believe me.
It’s not rude to ask for what’s yours.
You’ve offered to pay; they refuse.
At least you make an effort to be polite.
They’ll totally understand. Also, you said she’s a friend, right?
Don’t be scared.
Let them have the money. You were willing to pay the things which means you were willing to lose the money anyways.