Ignore or Say Good Luck
A woman texted her friend after several years of not speaking, asking if they wanted to photograph a cake smash event. She explained that they couldn’t pay the photographer because the cake had already been paid for. Despite the fact that she was not rude herself, her thought process was.
It is never acceptable to assume that your friends will perform a service for you for free just because you believe you are entitled to it. However, we appreciate her being courteous and non-obtrusive.
Quinoa and Other Fancy Goods
In this story, there’s a lot to unpack. A single father with a baby asked a friend for assistance in purchasing food. The friend graciously agreed, offering advice that would save them both time and money.
The man, dissatisfied with the assistance he was receiving, tried to persuade them to pay for his Uber fare so he could go to the grocery store. One thing led to another, and the helpful friend’s generosity had run its course. Before shunning him, they bought some items for his “friend’s” baby.