If you're only asking for a favor---don't be demanding

Philippines
February 3, 2013 7:56am CST
The gall on some people! When someone is doing you a favor, you better treat them with respect! Duh! Favor...FREE! So don't be acting so bossy and all as if you're paying for the work being done!
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8 responses
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
6 Feb 13
Wow..sounds like someone really crossed the line. I hate for people to treat me like I owe them something. I can be talked in to most anything but when it comes to demanding spoiled brat stuff, I have an issue with it too.
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• Philippines
8 Feb 13
You got that righ JenInTN. Actually, she's a friend of my wife's. However, we're not. So when I was asked to assist by my wife in the event that they were helping said friend with, I obliged like the dutiful husband that I am. However, to demand of me like you're paying for my services is something I don't condone. I got out of that event pronto before I get to the point of hitting someone.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
5 Feb 13
Oh yea this happens all the time with people and sometimes they are not aware that they are being too bossy even if they are the ones asking for the favor. I remember one time where a friend asked if she can borrow money and i said okay sure because she told me when she would pay it back. The thing was she wanted me to meet her in a place where it is inconvenient for me... oh my she was the one asking for help and she should probably at least make it convenient ffor me right"? There is this unwritten rule whhen you are asking for favors you are supposed to be the one who complies with the other person... right?
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• Philippines
5 Feb 13
Definitely!
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
3 Feb 13
Yes my friend. You are right. If we are asking for anything we are pleasing them to do things which we are responsible for it. So be humble and act not a boss. Treat a people who do great things to you in free of payment with guaranty that you are helping them.Once we are helping by others at all matters we need to accept it with humility. And be thankful to God that there are people who helped us in the middle of needs. Let's be thankful always.
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• Philippines
3 Feb 13
Amen to that!
• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Feb 13
Some people are never happy and they always think other people owe them something. I cannot stand this attitude in people. I know a few people myself who act like I owe them something when I don't that is for sure but they just have that attitude like their better than me. If your doing something nice for someone and asking nothing in return they should be grateful for what they get!
• Philippines
3 Feb 13
I do believe that this kind of person does not have real friends. Relationships are based on mutual respect.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
3 Feb 13
That is exactly one of the reasons I don't like to do anyone a favour anymore. Each time this demanding, never a thanks, taking it all for granted and if you need a hand... I will keep your: favour - FREE in mind.
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• Philippines
3 Feb 13
Oh yes indeedy!
@Angelpink (4034)
• Philippines
3 Feb 13
True ! We are just asking for a favor so no right to be arrogant ! There are really people who are born arrogant , bossy and like a manager. It is a very bad manner. Sometimes you need to tell the person involved frankly , that he have no right for acting like that so that he won't do same to other people or even to you and so he will realized and learn good manners and right conduct.
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• Philippines
3 Feb 13
In fairness to that person, she was under a lot of stress. So it was not the right time to air the issue out lest we want to confound her situation. But I don't want to be put in that same situation again---EVER.
@nicanorr (1789)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
When someone is bossy and demanding, I compare him/her to an ember which is glowing fire. Or we may have misunderstood him; he may have committed an error by using wrong words. Be that it may, douse him with cold water that is ignore his behaviour and deal with him in a more kindly way. We are a web of friends, isn't it?
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
3 Feb 13
hi there ccmacarayan, as i have read your post, it looks like you are mad at some point. just take it easy and somehow be cool, perhaps the other party is quite pressured at some instance. hope you can faced it swiftly.
• Philippines
3 Feb 13
Yes, the person was indeed in a lot of stress---something that she created for herself. If you're in the event organizing gig you need to be a good project manager. Unfortunately, she isn't and she's venting her inefficiency on those who had the better sense to help her. Anyway, I'm cool now. I'll just let karma do what needs to be done.