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Questions involving money, either the giving of or or the receiving of it, or how to handle money as a group.

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How to politely offer someone reward/compensation for a favour?

If you intend to open the business, take his advice and retain him as your accountant for that business. Doing some free work for new ventures is a classic way to get new clients. The cost of a little …
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1 vote

Roommate demanding security deposit before leaving the room

That allows you to provide that money to your new landlord as "first and last" in the new place. On June 30th you get your security deposit back and hand it straight over to the new landlord. … Plus the money stuff seems to be all tangled up in whose fault it is that the person is moving out and how hard it will be to replace them. …
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20 votes

How do I treat my friends to something without it being awkward?

the jar of money is already there and needs to be spent now. Declining the invitation will not save you money, as it would when you're going to pay out of your pocket. This is the main part. … This money is separate from you now, and you're inviting them to help spend it. …
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13 votes

How to politely request we don't eat out for lunch on my first day at new job?

Pick one friend, the one you're closest to, and email/text/whatever: Hey, can I ask you to lend me some cash? I'm completely tapped out with the move and everything, and I know it's kind of a trad …
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8 votes

How to ask someone to pay fees on time

or something like that, or if they indicate they have no money for you, you show them the paper on which you track (only their) payments, or your screen where the history of everyone except them is white …
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6 votes

How to tell someone that I am not going to help anymore unless paid

I think the interpersonal skill you are missing is knowing how to decline to answer certain questions and direct the person to asking the right question. For example, "when will you be home" is not th …
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Bringing up financial concerns with partner’s parents

Understanding how money and sharing works in your partner's family may take a while and require more listening. … It's not as simple as "sending these people money is cutting into my latte budget so it needs to stop." …
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19 votes

How can I ask my girlfriend to share the cost of our dates rather than having to always pay ...

My money is tight right now, so I can't afford to travel to [her location] and pay for dinner for both of us. Can we split the cost of dinner, or is there something we can do that doesn't cost much? … If she has a lot of money she may reply that she can pay, or she may suggest another place or agree to the place you suggested. …
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