Among Friends

[ROMARY]

Some people are 'takers'.  Have to try to stay away from that personality type.  But, can't do much about it when it's your company boss.  You have to make sure that you have a good answer when she asks you again.  If she doesn't ask you again, consider it a 'plus' in your life!  Lots of good luck to you.  Keep us posted.........

[Imadickens]

I think it would be fine for you to pop in on her and say, "I hate to have to ask you, but if could you please return the five dollars you borrowed the other day? It seems I walked out of the house and forgot to grab my money!" If she finds a way to say no, write the money off. In the future, take only the amount of money you need with you. If she, or anyone else ever asks you again, you can honestly tell them you didn't bring much money with you. Smile, and move along!

[libbyannE]

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@Moonchilde wrote:

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@charvale wrote:

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@Moonchilde wrote:

Color me doubtful.

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Bingo @Moonchilde! OP/AppleHead/HotStreet are very "poehler-esque" lol.

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There certainly has been that air in this and past posts. It's beginning to stand out to me & be remembered 😉

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Enlighten me. What does air mean? I always run into new terms here and esp abbreviations which I don't understand. Air? Help. Thanks so much.

[Noel7]

@libbyannE

Have you heard the term "He spoke with an air of disapproval" ?

It's that.

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2. air

an impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something:

"she answered with a faint air of boredom" ·

synonyms: expression · appearance · look · impression · aspect ·

[GCR18]

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@Imadickens wrote:

I think it would be fine for you to pop in on her and say, "I hate to have to ask you, but if could you please return the five dollars you borrowed the other day? It seems I walked out of the house and forgot to grab my money!" If she finds a way to say no, write the money off. In the future, take only the amount of money you need with you. If she, or anyone else ever asks you again, you can honestly tell them you didn't bring much money with you. Smile, and move along!

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I totally agree.  Ask for your money back, say no can do next time and only bring singles or quarters.  

[sandraskates]

@Shop Till you Drop Being the miser I am I'd clip that in the bud now.

In a calm tone of voice I'd say something like "By the way, the price of the lunch has gone up so I'll need $11.00 to cover it."

And I'd make sure that I got $ before I bought her lunch.

Her behavior is deplorable. When it comes to my money I speak up.

[Noel7]

I don't think @Frosted Cake would have to only bring a small amount of money to work.  She's not going to let the boss rifle through her wallet.  She could easily keep a $20 or whatever in a compartment or just not bring out her wallet.

[Hooty]

@Frosted Cake, I agree with you, she was definitely out of line!  You are a new employee, and the two of you barely know each other, if you had worked for her for several years, that would be a different story!  I would not ask her for the money, just chalk it up and not lend anymore to her in the future!  I don't trust people, she maybe testing you, one never knows!

[Bird mama]

@Frosted Cake

I don't think it was deliberate.  You were probably the first person she saw when she realized she didn't have any $ on her.  Next time, just say, ooh, sorry, I'm a little light myself today :-) 

[libbyannE]

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@Noel7 wrote:

@libbyannE

Have you heard the term "He spoke with an air of disapproval" ?

It's that.

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2. air

an impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something:

"she answered with a faint air of boredom" ·

synonyms: expression · appearance · look · impression · aspect ·

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Thx! I am a writer and editor, but the original phrasing was unclear. I thought it was some new internet abbrev. tx again!