Petty argument

Something Else · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:57

Maybe they don't want you to come and they decided that if they try and get money from you, you will decide it isn't worth it and will let them have fun without you.

Stumble Bum · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:57

I guess it depends how far you are going on this road trip.

a 20 min drive then ummm no. Anything 1hr+ and then of course you should pay petrol.

Haze · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:57

Macky said:
Not true as it is a 30 mile round trip and he wants a fiver off each of us (2). I could motorcycle there for the sum of about a quid probably.

Maybe true. Although I, myself am not selfish. I have a few friends who in the past have not paid money when asked to.

get on your bike then if you r too tight to chip in for petrol

Sinny · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:57

I don't usually ask friends for Petrol money unless either I think it's going to cost me a bit to get there, or I know they can afford to throw me a few quid for a long journey.

If someone can't afford it, I don't really mind taking them out of my own pocket.

Though I've never had anyone say no, if they did. I'd probably just take them anyway, but bring it up (as I always do) when I'm drunk.

dirtychinchilla · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:57

Stupid argument because you're wrong. It's courteous to offer to pay, particularly when they're driving!

Burnsy2023 · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:58

Macky said:
Not true as it is a 30 mile round trip and he wants a fiver off each of us (2). I could motorcycle there for the sum of about a quid probably.

Well if you don't want to contribute then you can do exactly that.

apeksdiver · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:58

How far is the trip? It's fair to split the fuel cost, the driver still has wear and tear to pay for.

Macky · 7 Jun 2013 at 21:58

Haze said:
get on your bike then if you r too tight to chip in for petrol

I used the word petty in the title as that's all it is. I'm obviously going to go in the car haha as it be more fun. Just wanted to see if anybody agreed with my views on it being more an optional 'thank you' sum of money, than compulsory charge.

Burnsy2023 · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:00

Sinny said:
If someone can't afford it, I don't really mind taking them out of my own pocket.

That's a little different. If someone can afford it, then I expect them to at least offer.

Borrish · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:00

Macky said:
Not true as it is a 30 mile round trip and he wants a fiver off each of us (2). I could motorcycle there for the sum of about a quid probably.

Maybe true. Although I, myself am not selfish. I have a few friends who in the past have not paid money when asked to.

Well, to be fair to you in that case he is charging twice what the fuel will cost him. If you can ride yourself there anyway why not just do that if you feel he's taking the ****. Someone I used to know charged me £5 to go a couple of miles and I was livid about that considering he demanded it when we were already half way there!

dowie · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:01

Stumble Bum said:
I guess it depends how far you are going on this road trip.

a 20 min drive then ummm no. Anything 1hr+ and then of course you should pay petrol.

^^ this essentially

if its a short journey to a bar/pub though then generally the passengers should be paying for the driver's non-alcoholic drinks

Macky · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:02

Burnsy2023 said:
That's a little different. If someone can afford it, then I expect them to at least offer.

That's the thing. I would offer. I'd be grateful for the lift. Offering is different to being made to pay.

Firestar_3x · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:02

Borrish said:
Well, to be fair to you in that case he is charging twice what the fuel will cost him. If you can ride yourself there anyway why not just do that if you feel he's taking the ****.

Depends what car it is, costs me around £13 to £15 a day just in fuel to do 50 miles a day to my office.

Burnsy2023 · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:02

Borrish said:
Well, to be fair to you in that case he is charging twice what the fuel will cost him.

Not on my car it's not.

Burnsy2023 · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:03

Macky said:
That's the thing. I would offer. I'd be grateful for the lift. Offering is different to being made to pay.

Did you offer to pay something?

JoeF1 · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:03

Macky said:
I used the word petty in the title as that's all it is. I'm obviously going to go in the car haha as it be more fun. Just wanted to see if anybody agreed with my views on it being more an optional 'thank you' sum of money, than compulsory charge.

I think we gave answered for you mate

Have a good trip.

jaybee · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:05

I think it's pikeyish to ask for petrol money personally. I offer it if it's a longer trip, but I would never ask for it let alone demand it as compulsory.

Macky · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:06

Burnsy2023 said:
Did you offer to pay something?

The text I received was. 'I'll pick you up tomorrow, £5 from you and Chris.' Think it was probably the text that aggravated me the most. Just seemed rude and presumptuous that I wouldn't even offer.

Mr Joshua · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:08

To be fair to the OP £10 for a 30 mile round trip does seem to be taking the mick a little.

brendy · 7 Jun 2013 at 22:09

Eek, just eek that this thread even had to be written.....