Comments on: The Etiquette of Borrowing https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-etiquette-of-borrowing Lovely ways to do, say, and give. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:30:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: Hard Knocks https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-26693 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:43:17 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-26693 Left three beer bottles and a growler full of beer last Easter at my sil house for them to enjoy beer asking them to return expensive sentimental growler. My passive aggresive sil returned beer bottles and not growler stating when asked fro growler that she had given to niece. Niece used it for her own personal uses and conveniently forgets to return. This niece is a lawyer who gloats on how much money she makes and how she only has a $30 a month housing fee while I am unemployed barely making ends meet. This niece had the audacity to text me that this item $30 is not expensve and why am I asking for it back–so frustrated. This is a niece who chastised me for not making her brothers wedding -I got an unexpected job out of town -I let nephew and sil know immediately. This said from a niece who didnt make her own brothers wedding shower while I scraped together money to buy a giftwhile unemployed. This growler has evolved into my knowing that my niece with her comments is selfish beyond my comprehension and is an A-1 cheapskate -and that is not in a good way.

]]> By: Lee https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-22065 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 01:06:52 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-22065 In reply to Suzy.

You are welcome! Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: Suzy https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-22062 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:35:57 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-22062 Lee, these are great tips! I especially love your reminder to be sensitive about what you are asking to borrow (no heirloom or sentimental items). When I have to say no to someone, I feel terrible. It’s tough to be put in that position! Thanks so much for sharing! xoxo Suzy

]]> By: Lee https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-6736 Tue, 05 May 2015 03:09:39 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-6736 In reply to Katie.

Great question! I would absolutely put a label on the underneath with your name and phone number. I do that all the time! In your case, since you kindly lend stuff out so often, I would keep a legal pad or notebook and write down who took what item and when. Not to be Type A, but just so you can keep it all straight! (I read about someone doing this and it might have been Emily Post!) Also, don’t be afraid to ask the borrower about an item if you haven’t seen it two weeks after the event. If it’s been two weeks and they haven’t returned it, it has probably slipped their mind and they should be grateful for the gentle reminder! Thanks again for the great question!

]]> By: Katie https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-6735 Tue, 05 May 2015 03:02:48 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-6735 I’m on the opposite side I’m not borrowing I’m lending. I easily agreed to lend some items out, especially kitchen goods, for a family member’s potluck/self-catered wedding reception. These include commercial style bowls, coolers, drink dispensers, serving spoons, utensils, and etc. Some are large, a lot are smaller. Without seeming to be an -insert expletives here- , how do I go about making sure I get my items back? Should I mark them with tags, tape, etc.? It seems petty yet don’t want things walking off…again.

]]> By: Lee https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-4871 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:44:12 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-4871 In reply to Gini.

Thank you!

]]> By: Gini https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-4835 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:42:59 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-4835 I love the idea of leaving a thank you note and little treat upon returning the item!! Never thought of that – great idea!!

]]> By: Lee https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-4824 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:44:16 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-4824 In reply to Lindsay Wagner.

Thank you so much! I appreciate that! I use Ducky Bobs. You can actually go to their warehouse in Addison. They have a showroom attached. Whenever I have supper club or a dinner party at my house, I go there and rent a few linens and tables (and usually use my own chairs or borrow). They also have great kids tables and white chairs. It’s so hard to find white kids party chairs but they do and, if I remember correctly, they are like $2 each to rent for the whole weekend! I can fit a children’s table and 12 chairs easily in the back of my SUV so it’s super easy to do!

]]> By: Lindsay Wagner https://dosaygive.com/the-etiquette-of-borrowing/#comment-4823 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:40:57 +0000 https://www.dosaygive.com///?p=3709#comment-4823 I absolutely adore your blog. I can’t remember how in the world I came upon it, but it’s a joy to follow along! 🙂 Would you mind sharing what companies you like to rent tables/chairs from for adult and children’s events? Thank you in advance! I also have 3 girls ages 7,5 and 3…so it’s fun to see yours on the blog!

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