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I can't decide, so you people decide for me.

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I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
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RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 24, 2015 at 11:55 am
You might raise the possibility of a carpool once you get there, with the understanding that you expect to be reimbursed for your time, gas, and wear&tear on your car. That is, assuming you'd be OK with being a once-a-week taxi driver. Most people understand that cars aren't free.
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#22
RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 24, 2015 at 6:50 pm
Pretend to be a hoarder and fill your car with National Geographic magazines in old roaster pans.

They'll never ask again.
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#23
RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 24, 2015 at 8:12 pm
Load everyone into the car, then look blankly and expectantly at the controls for five minutes before saying, "ok - anyone know how this works?"
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#24
RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm
These people are your friends. You'll want to handle this delicately so as not to burn any bridges. I suggest getting together as a group and explaining your position in a way unlikely to hurt anyone's feelings. Try saying something like:

I AM NOT A FUCKING TAXI SERVICE, YOU LAZY INCONSIDERATE BASTARDS!!!

Said the right way, I'm sure they'll understand.

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RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 25, 2015 at 12:37 am
Uber for paulpablo?
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#26
RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 25, 2015 at 5:26 am
(January 24, 2015 at 9:06 am)paulpablo Wrote: I can't decide what to do in this situation so I want to try and get other peoples opinions on it if anyone can be bothered to have some input on this situation.

It isn't a big problem, it's privileged white guy from western civilization problem.

Basically, I'm meeting with friends tonight, I'm the only one who can drive and as I expected would happen, if I don't take people home in my car I'll look like a mean spirited bastard, on the other hand I hate it that people who live 15 minutes out of my way expect me to drive them right to their house.

So here are my options.

1) Give everyone a ride home, stop being mean, the downside to this is that we meet every week, so will I be expected to do this every week? And give every single person a drive home?

2) Pretend I caught the bus, I'd have to park somewhere, hide my car, which is pretty low, and it's like something from a sitcom, I'm bound to get caught out.

3) Just say no, and refuse to give everyone a ride home.

4) Just actually get the bus, it means waiting in the cold for a bit and some walking.

There's probably some inbetween options like just give them a ride this time then next time ask for petrol money?

Have a drink in the afternoon, then everyone needs a taxi.



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RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm
(January 24, 2015 at 8:29 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: These people are your friends. You'll want to handle this delicately so as not to burn any bridges. I suggest getting together as a group and explaining your position in a way unlikely to hurt anyone's feelings. Try saying something like:

I AM NOT A FUCKING TAXI SERVICE, YOU LAZY INCONSIDERATE BASTARDS!!!

Said the right way, I'm sure they'll understand.

Boru

Um no, if you want to do something for someone without asking for anything back, that is your choice as well. I only get pissed at people who expect it or assume that I should do it every 'single time. I don't preclude myself from being nice just to be nice. Just let me decide what I do if you ask. It is not about the money, it is about honesty and letting me decide when you ask.
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RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 25, 2015 at 3:55 pm
I could not really say without being in that position. For starters, the people I know would never put me in that position. My personal opinion is, My car, My rules, My path, My timing, etc..
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#29
RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 25, 2015 at 3:57 pm
Well, you've solved the problem for the short term, but what do you do the next time this happens?
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RE: I can't decide, so you people decide for me.
January 26, 2015 at 3:14 am
(January 25, 2015 at 3:57 pm)rasetsu Wrote: Well, you've solved the problem for the short term, but what do you do the next time this happens?

Good question, I plan to get out of the band by faking that I got a girl pregnant and I need to take care of those responsibilities, or I'll just pretend I broke a finger or got an illness or something


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