A coworker borrowed $5 dollars a two weeks ago

Yes, ask him for the 5 bucks he borrowed from you.

J.R. wrote:

Yes, ask him for the 5 bucks he borrowed from you.

I almost did it today but chickened out, it seemed petty. Would it be weird just to email him and ask him.

Do you like him?

If not it only cost you $5 to get him out of your life.

this happened to me once. F that guy. walk away and forget it. you know all you need to know about that person. not worth the emotional energy of a confrontation.

Think about it this way, for the low low low price of $5 you know the guy is either a forgetful goof or just a douche.

Bring a hammer and set it on your desk. Tell your coworker he owed you 10 bucks last week but he now owes you 20. Next week it will be 40.

not cheap but not sucker wrote:

He hasn't returned it. I know its not much money but its the principle of the thing.

Can I ask him for it or will that make me look super cheap to everyone in the office.

No, do not ask for it. Use common sense and vandalize some of his personal property. My go-to is to take some Scissors and cut an expensive jacket when know one is looking. My best was cutting a diamond shaped hole in this guys Hugo Boss Jacket. Should have seen the look on his face. I felt so good I had one of my best tempo runs of the year that night.

This is why it's stupid to loan money to friends, coworkers, and family members. If someone asks you for money, either give it to them with no expectation of repayment, or don't give it to them at all. Most people will repay you anyway, but there's no point in creating a situation where you'll feel wronged over a minuscule sum of money.

not cheap but not sucker wrote:

J.R. wrote:

Yes, ask him for the 5 bucks he borrowed from you.

I almost did it today but chickened out, it seemed petty. Would it be weird just to email him and ask him.

He wasn't shy about asking you for the money. You shouldn't be shy about asking to be paid up face-to-face. No need for your hired muscle. You need it for lunch.

Borrow $20 bucks from him and then you can give him back $15 later.

not cheap but not sucker wrote:

J.R. wrote:

Yes, ask him for the 5 bucks he borrowed from you.

I almost did it today but chickened out, it seemed petty. Would it be weird just to email him and ask him.

No, don't email; ask him outright, the next time you see him.

Ask him, and you'll probably get it back, but don't beg.

Next time you pass him in the hallways at work, grab him by the lapels and slam him into the wall, yelling "where's my fvcking money?" Let him know you aren't joking.

Ask his GF out

this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZomwVcGt0LE

Brilliant, just brilliant! problem solved!

Bronx Tale wrote:

Do you like him?

If not it only cost you $5 to get him out of your life.

damn! you beat me to it.

This is so dumb. The guy is not a "douche" or a "jerk". He just probably had something come up and it slipped his mind. its 5 f'ing dollars. He probably isn't an anxious weirdo like you stressing over the meaning of all this.

Just remind him and he'll say exactly this "oh sh$t dude sorry I totally forgot, here it is, thanks again!"

Seriously!

You don't lend a colleague $5 you just give it to him/her and tell them it's their shout at the pub next time.

not cheap but not sucker wrote:

Can I ask him for it

= "I am a doormat"

No you can't ask for it unless:(1) You are a male under 25or(2) You are a femaleor(3) You are a veteran (because people already owe you so much, right?)or(4) You are disabled or a minority (except Muslim)They are the rules, they may not be fair, but they are the rules.

not cheap but not sucker wrote:

He hasn't returned it. I know its not much money but its the principle of the thing.

Can I ask him for it or will that make me look super cheap to everyone in the office.