It was a nice gesture but I want the cash.
I recently arranged and paid for an activity for a small group of friends with the clear understanding that each of them would repay me for their portion of the total.
One of the friends, who is an amateur artist, painted a picture, had it framed, and presented it to me as payment for her inclusion in the activity.How do I return the artwork and request payment in legal tender, without creating a rift within this friendship?I don’t think it’s necessary to return the painting, although – depending on your friend’s reaction – you could offer to do so.
Contact your friend and speak frankly: “Thank you so much for the painting. It was so thoughtful of you to give it to me. I know I mentioned this to everyone, and I really do need to be reimbursed for the cost of the activity. I’m circling back to remind you. Are you able to send me a check?”My brother has had a difficult life. He has been fired over a dozen times from various jobs. I also believe that he has substance abuse problems.
He frequently “borrows” money from elderly relatives. When I tried to put a stop to this, he told me that he completely understood why my husband divorced me, and the begging continued. Now that my elderly relatives are no longer in the position to give him money, he is back to asking me.He has also asked me to be the go-between to transfer money from my father’s account to his because my father is no longer able to physically go to the bank. Related Articles
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