This time I denied to lend money.

@sjvg1976 (41281)
Delhi, India
March 26, 2016 3:13pm CST
This has happened many times that I have lend money and didn't get it back on the promised date and I have to run after the person to get back my own money. But this time I denied a fellow who was asking to lend him money and reason he gave that his mother has to undergo an eye surgery for that he needs money. At first I thought I should give him but when I enquired in my office people asked me not to lend him as he has borrowed money from many of his colleagues and haven't returned yet. This fellow has a habit of borrowing money and not to give back. I am thankful that I did not lend but I am surprised whY people do that. Why this person is spoiling his image as when he will require money in reality no one is going to give him if does like this.
10 people like this
12 responses
@TheHorse (218828)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Mar 16
I'm glad you stood up for yourself and made some inquiries.
2 people like this
@jcj_111776 (3216)
• Philippines
1 Apr 16
I have encountered people like him. When they needed the money, they were so docile. But when time to pay came, they even had the nerve to be angry. Saying that they should be given consideration.
1 person likes this
@maezee (41988)
• United States
27 Mar 16
I am glad you didnt borrow them money also. It sucks when friends break our trust like that.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Mar 16
Yes that's the reason we should not bring money in friendships.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Maybe he is in a very tight money situation because of the mother's eye operation .
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@sjvg1976 Yes, it could be that really . So we have to be so discerning .
1 person likes this
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
30 Mar 16
Who knows. May be he is just making an excuse so that he may get money from others
1 person likes this
@polaris77 (2040)
• Bacau, Romania
26 Mar 16
There will come a day when no one will lend money to this guy anymore. What is he going to do then, steal? I suppose he would be tempted to do that because he's obviously not an honest and sincere person, so keep an eye on him whenever he's around!
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
26 Mar 16
Hmm.. Yes it may happen. I don't know why people don't spend as per their earnings. Why do they need to borrow money for their luxuries. And why do they make excuses of someone's illness to borrow money.
@TLilly15 (2316)
• Newport News, Virginia
28 Mar 16
I know of this mental man, that ask every one for money, every month after he uses up his check, people are on to him now, and they have stopped helping him, all because he is not a person, who will pay you back, he will hold his money in the bank, and then ask you for money, and won't pay you back.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
30 Mar 16
@TLilly15 that's right now people are understanding his mentality and many of us have started denying him and asking for the money he has borrowed in the past.
@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
27 Mar 16
Sometimes we have to be cruel in order to be kind. If no one stands up for themselves then he'd keep doing it. Borrowing money and abusing people's kindness. I admire your guts for refusing to lend him money. If it was me I'd probably lend him money because I'm too afraid to offend people.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Mar 16
that's right friend one has to be courageous to deny people.
1 person likes this
@flapiz (23148)
• United Kingdom
27 Mar 16
@sjvg1976 I think I'm too nice. I should toughen up a bit.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Mar 16
@flapiz yes you are but you need to change yourself otherwise people will continue taking advantage of your being nice
1 person likes this
@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Mar 16
Actually I always think it is hard for me to deny lending money to others. I am glad that you can say no to others when he is asking money from you. It is too bad that some people don't care about their reputation and don't return the money.
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
1 Apr 16
Fortunately you are smart enough to ask around. it will be awful if you lend him money. I think in future, you can stop lending money. You will have more friends if you stop lending money. Those who want to borrow money from you will not see you as a friend anyway.
• Philippines
27 Mar 16
good for you, but when are you guys going to call the cops and deal with him? he's probably scamming you all. ever tried investigating his claim about his dad?
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
27 Mar 16
You did the RIGHT thing.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Mar 16
Yes I did otherwise I might have to run after him to get back my own money
@gofsey (1911)
• Madurai, India
27 Mar 16
Really you have to put your foot down like this. I think you must care for your money.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Mar 16
Yes I should as this is my hard earned money and I can't lose it for certain liars.
1 person likes this
@rina110383 (24492)
27 Mar 16
It's good that you didn't lend money to that fellow.
@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
27 Mar 16
That's right I am happy that I did not lend him my hard earned money.
1 person likes this