Poll- would you let someone know...

[lyeag]

If you asked to borrow money would you thank them, or at the very least, acknowledge that it was recieved? I am thinking this is a no brainer, but here I sit amazed I haven't heard a word from this person.

To avoid speculation I will tell you- I lent money to someone who would only ask me as a LAST resort. This person is selfless and has done many things for others that I would never do. This person does have a job, just not a wonderful one, and has had it for like 20 years.

 

[jennyl772003]

Maybe they are embarassed they even had to ask and feel uncomfortable even mentioning it? No saying it's right, they should thank you and acknowledge recieving it, but they still may feel uncomfortable talking about it.

 

[Maleficent13]

Are you certain they got it? Maybe they're wondering why you haven't sent it and don't want to ask?

 

[lindakmonty]

I am sure they're embarassed by it, but they should acknowledge it and thank you! Depends how long ago this was, you might want to bring it up to them. good luck getting your $ back, I hope it wasn't a lot!

 

[lyeag]

She sounded like she needed it pronto, so I emailed back that it was in the mail the next day (last Thursday). It was only going a few hours away, so it would have gotten there no later than Monday.

Her email at home is out, she has an account she can check from work. I know today is the first day back since the holiday. I tried calling, but all the phone numbers I have are outdated. I do have the address, and I could call at work, but her job is really bad about personal phone calls, email and such.

I probably should write it off. There is so much emotional baggage with this person. Guilt is the only reason why I sent it. (Nothing that I did, just a sense of responsibility for looking out for her)

 

[Maleficent13]

If it was sent regular mail, I'd give it a couple more days than Monday...you never know. If I didn't hear anything by tomorrow, I might call or email and ask if it made it there just to be certain.

 

[mickeyboat]

I would have probably thanked the person when they agreed to loan me the money. I might not thank them again when I received it.

Denae

 

[hlbtimes2]

You sent someone money that you dont know well enough to have a good phone number for? You are a very generous person or it wasnt much money! Are you sure you had the right mailing address if they phone numbers are not longer good?

I have found that people just suck. My daughter (age 7) was injured at a sleep over 1 1/2 weeks ago. Another guest got mad and thew something at her. It split her head open. Is was bad enough it required a visit to the ER and 6 stitches. The parents of the other child never called to say sorry or ask if dd was ok. The host parents did, but not the other family. I'm a bit surprised by their action, or lack of.

 

[lyeag]

You sent someone money that you dont know well enough to have a good phone number for? You are a very generous person or it wasnt much money! Are you sure you had the right mailing address if they phone numbers are not longer good?

I have found that people just suck. My daughter (age 7) was injured at a sleep over 1 1/2 weeks ago. Another guest got mad and thew something at her. It split her head open. Is was bad enough it required a visit to the ER and 6 stitches. The parents of the other child never called to say sorry or ask if dd was ok. The host parents did, but not the other family. I'm a bit surprised by their action, or lack of.

I think I lost the most recent phone number. I keep in email contact with this person for my daughter's sake. (send pics, report cards etc..) Like I said, lots of baggage with this person.

Sorry about your daughter. People do suck.

It was over 500. The person is the mother of my late husband. I guess it is because of him that I sent it. Guilt is a wonderful thing huh?

 

[hlbtimes2]

It was over 500. The person is the mother of my late husband. I guess it is because of him that I sent it. Guilt is a wonderful thing huh?

Ah, an ex mother in law. That makes it a bit different. I was thinking more like old friend or old co-worker. Grandmother of your children, makes it a bit harder to cut ties. Good for you for helping her out. Hopefully she'll remember to thank you when she repays you.