Rent a friend?

I forgot to post the link,blond moment Read the story and tell me what you think? Thanks Link is about the topic not a referral link http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/09/japans-rentafriend-business-is-booming.html

Almost similar for dating sites.

read about it here as I brain farted and forgot to add it,what do you think? http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/09/japans-rentafriend-business-is-booming.html

They have a rent a grand child service? What does that do? Can you provide me some info?

In America they may be a kook, but in Japan things are very proper and the rent a friend would be behaving as a nice person, just as the people in their rent a grand child service.

I agree friendship can not be rented or bought for that matter. But It seems that these people are more being rented for social events. Say you have a company party to go to and yet don't have a friend to attend with you,not so much a date but someone that you can talk with if you feel uncomfortable talking to others. Then maybe this is more to that person liking.

I agree if you didn't check out the story,I added the link to the above comments,someone actually rented a best man for their wedding?!?! That is really sad. Its; like without the computer some people forget how to act around real people.

Well after reading the article, it seemed kind of sad. Renting an Uncle cause kids pick on your kids? Wow. I still would really have to think about that. Being a woman it would be kinda scary ya know? Now if I needed a hunk for a pretend date I might do it lolol.

The funny part was where the guy said he had to memorize a bunch of stuff so he didn`t get caught. lol. I wonder if someone in the states started up a business like that if it would be considered legal? I think as long as they aren`t doing , well ya know bad stuff, lol. I know there are a lot of escort businesses. But I think maybe those people really do stuff .

Wow never heard it put that way. Did you think of that or is that a quote from somewhere? I guess if the friend is valid then this is all good so to speak. But how valid can a friendship be if money was the main reason for it?

Friends are people you entice into your social world by virtue of your own personal appeal. I really like this description.

Good questions! I am sure you must be able to memorize things,because after reading the article many of these "friends" are rented for certain social events. Maybe for the people being rented it is kind of like a stepping stone for acting?

It could be a stepping stone for acting but you'll never be discovered as a star unless the one who rented you had so much connections.:)

I think this service is more for those shy or very busy people who would like to have someone accompany them to events and such.

Yeah it could be and for the people who have money for renting friends or to put a show in front of people that they have nice friends.

Why thank you my friend. And no I don't think a true sincere friendship can come out of money exchange. However if the service is merely for companionship then who knows.

hi babyangie, thanks for the comment/response,every time iam also searching for new things,from child hood onwards,i am interested to know new things,i wish to see the link,which you have given,have a nice day

This is true. I think the service was more for companions or someone to go with them to social events. This man from the story rented men for his wedding. But I do agree with everything you said. Although making friends online can sometimes be fake. People are not always genuine online.

I said so that words my friend. Because I experience, there like here in mylot. I want people that added in my profile as a real friend, but seems they are not interested. There are some that really great because they always be with my discussion to see how they fine... I love those friend, that really give value about friendship...How about you, my friend. Will you be a great friend?

wolveren, We also have places here that you can work for that send you out to be a companion to an elderly person. Almost like a babysitter. You just sit with them or go for walks, watch Tv with them, make them lunch, take them out somewhere. It`s a little different then rent a friend but I did this type of work for two years. I sat with a lady every day and did what ever she wanted to do. Like the things I mentioned above. She did evenutally die. But at least she wasn`t alone every day. I even took her to get her hair done every week. When I sat with her it wasn`t through a company. She was a friend of my moms. But I did have a job doing the same thing after she passed away. It was mostly for disabled people.

You make a good point and I guess I didn't think of it that way. I guess we are all strangers before friends anyhow the only difference in this is there is money involved.

I think once we are friends, & if the two finds themselves compatible, they can be great friends after some time. After all how many true friends do we had when we met the initially. So friendship always grows if given a chance. So even though not a perfect option, but money can also create a chance for people to become friends. Have a nice time

What logic! Wonderful I like it. This is true Mylot is a great place to met friends and acquaintances. Perhaps these people that need people for their social events should just come here. Maybe it could become on of the tasks

Not sure about tasks . never done any of them I just got my 200th response!!! I am using the emoticons--hope the site lets me--- but,true enough why rent a freind when we have a mylot to get all the friends we want or need I don't get much done since I've joined mylot either but, life goes on,I make new freinds, make some not so nice ones too:) and here I am talking to yet another new one . By the by, glad to meet you!!!

I know what you mean,but I don't think the term friend is meant to be taken literally. I think they used "friend" as more of a catchy line then what this service really is. I am sure many do become friends but the service seems to be mostly to have someone attend events with you. Like if you read the link I provided in the first two comments of this discussion. The man rented men for his wedding. It does seem weird I would agree. And rejection is part of life,you can run from it but it won't change it

Sorry about that. I guess I let my personal impression of what "rent a friend" meant. I did review the article that you've submitted within your discussion and I guess the entire idea of "asking" or "renting" someone to fill in a spot is sorta weird. Sort of like you mentioned the gentleman rented a few people for his wedding event. It seems too impersonal to impose strangers on such an event, but I guess some things need fill-ins, no matter what situation it might be. I guess if you think about it, should there be a LAST MINUTE NECESSITY, this might just be the solution, but personally I would go down the list of people in my life to fill in the gaps. Great story :) great topic to discuss. Interesting. I just emailed a friend to get a different perspective as well.

thanks for sharing this with a friend. I do agree it does seem odd and strange. But also we must think of what it is like in Japan,their customs and beliefs about social events could be much different then we think.

Oh I bet that is a whole other story. It never ceases to amaze me how people will try people that work in a hospital. Now I will admit I have went off on a few nurses in my day regarding my daughter. Some people are just not meant to work with kids. I think if this service was to be used for something like sitting with the elderly and things like that it would be wonderful.

Hello O.K I will check out the link, I like this idea in a way, I can honestly see people becoming friends with someone this way, I use to be a companion in a hospital not the same thing, but sitting with a patient for a certain period of time, you do become friends with them, especially if you are with them for more than one day, I think time spent with anyone positive time that is, something really special can develope from these relationships, I had some patients I wanted to strangle lol but thats another story, I think hiring companions for your family is great, if you have the money, this way they have someone to keep them company,they can share their stories with you, I find patients love to take people on trips down memory lane really cool. Thank you.

Hello Trust me I know exactly what you mean, sad to say but some of the doctors need a learn a thing or two about bed side manners, the patient will be talking to their back as they are walking out the door totally have no respect for the patients concern, I would tell the patient its your right to know what is going on, you need to have them stand here and go through things so that you understand, really sad to see this sometimes. Nurses yeah, here in the city they make too much money, they are blinded by the dollar signs, sad but true, there are some wonderful nurses out there don't get me wrong, but its really easy to pick them out should not be this way but it is. There is nothing about this that would surprise me, I have seen it all, I really like companion work, hard to stay awake for 12 hours but I was use to it, by the time I would get off my co-workers would say to me you look so tired, well duh you look at them they look like they are going to work, why because they slept all night when I actually did my job, which is observe my patient, and be there for them whenever they needed me. Thank you.

Yes you are correct my friend. And I myself couldn't use the service either. But I do understand this may be the best option for many. Also it may be different in Japan with the culture and all.

Yes i agree with Alice you make a good point. I think when we first hear something like this it is very funny and we just don't see it as being right. But we have to think of things in that person's shoes that would use the service.

That's right, ladies.. I would do it too, if I don't have friends. And I'm thankful each and everyday for my life, even though it could be bad at times. The good will get over the bad..

You can also read about it on the first page of this discussion where I included the link to the story. I have spoke to a few of my friends here in the states and many find it odd indeed. But each country has different needs and each cultures expects different things.

Well I am not much of a dancer,kinda like having two left feet. But I can see why some would use these types of services,because I mean we all need a service for something right?

I love dancing, too. Sometimes, if I really like the song, I will just start dancing by myself, because guys tend not to like to dance to anything but slow songs. It might be awkward at first to dance alone, but you would be surprised to see how many people will actually get up and dance together if one person goes out and starts to dance by themselves. It really can be a lot of fun.

"friends for sale" huh? XD im quite amazed hehe

No you are right there is nothing worng with it. I do think it is quite funny that this service was thought of. but since it is doing well only shows there is a need for it. Maybe only in Japan for now but in a short time who knows?

Yeah, maybe. That might be an indication that some people are desperate, or maybe they just want to try. Well, I don't know if that will be okay for some people in other countries. But just like what you said, who knows? :)