If I dont ask from you who else should I ask for it?

@thesids (22180)
Bhubaneswar, India
May 15, 2012 2:49am CST
Hi lotters and friends I was told by a close offline friend that I am shameless when I ask for my chocos or some unwanted favor from him... And that made me realize - Yes, I do keep asking for my set of cofee, chocos or even food from anyone close- I am that way and I dont want to help it... call that being shameless, or even a beggar, I dont mind, and in fact I do accept and mention it to all those on whose boxes I ask for my candies, chocos etc. My reasoning - I am at home most of the day, and have almost all my friends here online... and if I wont ask them to do something for me, who else would I ask? I know my friends set here. They wont mind and in fact they do not mind... some even offer me the goodies I want and that makes me ask for more at times I think I for one should not be concerned about the image or even the reputation and be myself! What Say? Cheers theSids ps: that old friend serves me hot coffee even in this hot summer :( and I know the refrigerator at his place is doing good!GRRR!
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
15 May 12
Uh uh...maybe that friend is just having fun and kidding you. Uhmnn, well, where is your mamu. He haven't send my sari yet and also the two way ticket
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
15 May 12
I love drinking hot coffee during hot summer ya know? It's more relaxing to drink hot coffee while sweating a lot
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
hi di kidding and having fun... but hot Coffee in hot Climate as for mamu! he is busy arranging funds for their honeymoon I guess... and has forgotten all of us here who are anxious to get the tickets
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@viju0410 (2286)
• India
15 May 12
Jai - i too luv hot coffee any time of the day/nite. I simply love it Just now i finished a cup of coffee with my friend post lunch...she's too kind to offer me cream biscuits as well..What a combo hot coffee and sweet/cream biscuits. but it's just great when friends find it another way to be with us.
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@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
15 May 12
Hi Sid, When I go to some of my friend's home, I will directly go to their kitchen and will directly serve myself, if I feel so and vice versa. It simply resembles the closeness and we won't do it anywhere else unless we don't have such a closeness and there are places where we won't even mind to sit or place our seat unless someone asked for it. We would keep our manners wherever required and tempted to act depend on who and where. Last month when I visited my native village and gone to an old close friends home, and we were spend most of our time in kitchen and I don't think people would do like this they are so close to each other. However, some people can't understand the meaning of such things becasue they never can think of such things as they can't even imagine of such things. I still believe that sincere friendship has no boundaries and it can be of anything..., but sadly the percentage ratio of such habits are being reduced due to the 'broad-minded'ness of the current generation. Thank-s
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@viju0410 (2286)
• India
15 May 12
I agree with you thanks1961. I too have friends and most of our time spent in the kitchen rather than their visiting rooms. They have the freedom of entering my kitchen as well and sometimes we exchange special meals too, that way we not only get variety of food plus our bonding too gets stronger.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
15 May 12
thanks, Closeness is really something. My friends feels at home when they come to visit me and I feel the same thing when going to their homes too. There is no private place for us anymore. They have all the access to enter my house and feel free to move everywhere.
• India
15 May 12
Nice to talk to you Viju. Of course. Ture friendship and relationships have no boundaries if we value each other.
@akp100 (13640)
• India
15 May 12
Hi Bro You are always welcome for those chicks and ice creams ... Same way, I guess even i am welcomed anytime , right? My refrigerator is working quite well, so you can come anytime for something cold. I don't like chocos , so hope you won't mind with cold coffee..
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
hi bro Chicks I never take them wrongly
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Amongst all the friends here, I know there are some so loving friends whom I can disturb even in the mid of the night (not only because I know they MyLot late night, but because I know they are very loving and caring) I never mind anything which is cold except the Arthritis and that is distant right now, the only benefit of summers So you got a new iPhone everyday? Seems you are running - hey, Olympics is sometime sooner
@akp100 (13640)
• India
15 May 12
My iPhone browser correcting spelling with it's own , and make chocos to chicks.. So don't take it wrongly.. my mobie browser using it's own silly brain.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 May 12
There's really nothing wrong with that sids. If you know that your friend has plenty in life, then asking for a bar or a box of chocos, will not be a problem to him at all.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Hi SIMPLYD I know you! caring friend who will not mind sharing chocos with me btw, how are you and it has been a while we met here... hope you are good and doing fine
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 May 12
I'm actually on my 2 months leave since May 2, sids. I had an operation, but i am okay now, recuperating at home. So i always have time for Mylot now.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 May 12
I had a gynecological problem. But it was a minor surgery though. I'm okay now. I just have to move not as fast and carefree anymore.
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
15 May 12
Hi buddy! How I wish we're neighbors so I can always give you some chocos everytime hubby comes home,haha! Crystal is very much fond of eating chocolates my friend,in fact, I just bought some kisses for her as she insisted on buying it. I think you and Crystal will surely get along,haha! I don't see anything wrong from asking a friend of what you want buddy. At least, you are asking for it,they dont have to guess what they are supposed to give you,haha!
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Hi dear mtr I would love to have you and crystal as my next door neighbors... Crystal and me would keep watching the toons on the tele 24x7 and you would be free to do all the cooking and other things at hand
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Never mind, I was on that discussion too and posted my response there... and that is not getting ole... just occupied with a new gadget and the newly won prize
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• Philippines
15 May 12
Oh my,I think I placed my reply to your comment in my discussion buddy,waaa!!! Getting old,oh my,haha!
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
15 May 12
hi Sid, I am going to send you a boxful of chocos for this disc. as i know you (thru mylot) and i feel you are not asking anything to any strangers. Have you observed any kids? It is one of the kid's behaviors (or that's my observation) to ask for something to those who treat them with love and kind (other than their parents). So your demands make me feel home in this virtual world. Tell him you have stopped hot coffee during summers and demand for an ice cream from this friend. He expects you to grow up and we (at least me)expect you to be the same as you are irrespective of our/my star or reputation.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Hi viju Loved reading this response, in fact read it thrice already... as it really cheered me up and pepped me True, I always have believed in being the kid - I do see many people (who claim themselves as matured and professional) who have killed the kid in them (the base of innocence is lost when that happens). Their views and mine rarely coincide but I have no issues with their thoughts and so I do expect that they too should have no issues about mine. And surely, next time I am going to ask for a cold coffee or even the Ice cream when at this friends place... After all, when he visits me, I too offer him the same
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
18 May 12
That is so very nice I too prefer to stay the way I am - a kid
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
16 May 12
hi sids, They expect you to grow up and we expect you to be the same as you are here
@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
15 May 12
The only thing I see here that could be a problem would be if you continue to ask favors of your friends without ever letting them know that you feel in debt to them and would be very happy to return those favors anytime. If you never let them know you would love to help them out if needed but continue to ask favors then you will get what you are getting from them. Expressing gratitude for their help makes all the difference.
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• United States
17 May 12
Well it is true that real friends will not expect gratitude. They will do the favor because they are friends. My point is if a person continues to ask for favors, never says thank you or offers to return the favor, even the best friend may begin to feel used. This may not at all be the case you talk of but it is something to consider.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
16 May 12
hi jbrooks Expressing gratitude for their help makes all the difference Of course, I agree with that. Though I doubt if real friends look out for that "Gratitude" thing. Personally, given my ill health, and other limitations, I have always tried my best to stand by me friends when they needed me or I had the slightest of hint that they could feel better if I was around.
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• United States
15 May 12
Hi Bhai! Write me so I know how you are! Ok my response. I see it both ways. You have the right to be you but your friend has the right to bring this issue up if it bothers him. It doesn't hurt to ask but what if the answer is no? if your friend didn't have the money for coffee, would you Still want to spend time with him? to him he feels like your coffee sponsor and not a friend.
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• United States
16 May 12
If he has to support a wife , he has to budget himself.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
16 May 12
Hi behen The coffee here is a little expensive here, no doubt. But then, I do think the same costs are incurred if you give me a hot coffee or a cold one. Well, the friend's change after marriage I guess
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 May 12
As long as you offer something back once in a while, you won't be known a a moucher. But on the other hand, where I live it's common curtesy to offer whatever you have.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 May 12
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I like that mug full of stuff. Makes me want to hop a plane right over.Yummy looking!
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Cold Coffee - Cold Coffee with Ice Cream for this summer
Tell me my dearest, what I can offer you? A mug of Coffee? Chocos or anything... I am always willing to share what I have have amongst my set of friends as I do honestly believe, sharing makes life easier
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
15 May 12
hot coffee? i love coffee. i love chocolates to. but dont ask unless someone is asking me all the time. guess your friend is either stingy or miserly at least you dont get them taken out of your mouth like i had to do poor coco last night. my new discussion explains that....lol
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
16 May 12
Hi bunnybon I think he's changed after his marriage a few months back... but hey I too am married And he dosnt have a great pet either... maybe, I should gift him one like "coco" and have my sweet revenge
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
15 May 12
Hmmmmm what is wrong with that? atleast you are asking not stealing! If i am near i would gladly give you chocolates..
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Hi jazel I already got a goodie from you on another discussion a few hours back... and I am sure, I am safe with you I love you and all my friends here so much, that I never feel us being distant... hence I play myself on all my so very dear friends
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
15 May 12
i do know that so stop feeling bad!
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
16 May 12
I have a friend who always eat my chocolate I don't mind at all, and my close friends know that they can just take the chocolate, food or drinks that they want when they are at my house. I don't think that you are shameless or a beggar. For me it is natural thing to share the things that I have with my friends, and they also share their things with me. They even buy chocolate especially for me because they know that I love sweet things. If it is a close friend I don't feel bad about asking for extra candy or food.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
16 May 12
Hi Porcospino Exactly, that is how my version of friends should be - in behavior and thoughts... but somewhere there are things that dont go on well with all. I am really glad to read that you have a great set of friends who feel and think alike
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
16 May 12
Umh...i don't know about the culture in there, but in here...you should not do like that too many times. I mean with friends, we can say, ask free them to do something for you but still there is a limitation.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
18 May 12
Hi ryanong Wait... Culture and friendship I think are two different things. To me friendship is something quite very close a relation and many a times like family. Inn my opinion, friends do not have any bars and a friend at my place is free to get to the kitchen, and make himself /herself comfortable. Though I understand the limitations you mention...
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
19 May 12
Oh, they are closed friends, then they can do like that. For sure with closed friends, you can ask free because they look like your brothers, your sisters.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
15 May 12
Hi godson I prefer your old friend to serve me a hot choco. I think your friend really wants to make you sweat some more that's why he still serves you hot drinks in this hot season. For me, there is nothing wrong with asking favors or goodies as long as you feel close and comfortable with the person. I brought Hello Panda choco-biscuit for me and my lunchmate today. And we ordered, watermelon shakes. We never asked who's gonna bring something, we're just bringing and giving. If I asked her or she asked me for something we also won't mind as long as we can afford it. So want any goodies?
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Hi godmom Hot choco okay, but cold one would be still recommended as it is really hot here. Watermelon shakes are great for this hot climate and I do have on glass of that one daily - only issue - the seeds... there are plenty of them and it needs a while to get the slices cleaned of the seeds. I am always open for any goody that comes my way
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
15 May 12
Yeah removing the seeds of watermelon takes time. But I love the taste of it!
@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
16 May 12
Sids, I think it's good that you communicate openly with your friend. True friends have excellent communication, and it's good that you feel you can go to him to make these requests. There is a fine line between being friends and mooching, though, so be sure to balance that out. For me, if I were close by, I wouldn't mind if you made requests of me. I'd rather you come right out and ask for what you want rather than beating around the bush and throwing hints. If you want something, just ask! Don't be subtle about it or people don't know what is expected of them. I think your friend needs to know that you're grateful for his generosity as well. If I were him, as long as I knew my gestures in fulfilling your requests were appreciated, that would be enough for me. By nature, I'm a giver. I get fulfillment out of giving of myself to others, especially to those who have very little. Also remember that your friend has a right to say "no" to your request. No matter what he chooses to do when you make your request, I respect that you have a great friendship, and I'm glad he is so kind to you!
@JJ4Ever (4693)
• United States
4 Jun 12
It's always nice to have friends like you described. I'm glad you have someone to go to when you have wants and needs like that. My best friend is one who will ask me if she needs something, and I'm glad for that. Our friendship is one that I'd be disappointed if she didn't ask me first if she had a need/want. I do the same for her. It's nice having someone to depend on, isn't it? I like that my friend and me can do favors for each other, expecting nothing in return, but yet, we do pay each other back another day, another time with something different. We never have to feel like we owe the other person anything. It's wonderful.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
18 May 12
Hi JJ Yes dear, there is a fine line even between friends - the one you mention - "mooching" - and I do believe in returning back the favors, though today the return is limited due to my health and other issues. And yes, we do have a good friendship between us
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@babyanna (1216)
• China
16 May 12
Sorry,I know it's not my custom to start a reply with "rofls",but it's just sooooo funny.Okay,let me do it again in the right way: Hi,thesids~ (Why do the three smileys always run out so quickly? Ugh~~~:P) Haha,he should be the bad one. He actually gave you hot coffee? Awww,I feel so sorry that he actually did it to you. Tell him that there is a girl named Sarah that says he is really mean~~~Lalala~~~Just don't show him my avatar.He might get angry and punch the not-so-real me.:p Just kidding. Haha~ I'm sure your friends like you and they don't care about your "reputation". I would think it sweet if my friends just come and feel like they are with someone who don't care if they say something wrong or make mistakes. And I think it's really cute of you to ask for goodies from your friends. LOL~
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
18 May 12
Hi babyanna The story of the 3 permitted goes like this....... c'mon, I know you would fall asleep I think it's really cute of you to ask for goodies from your friends I have a good friend in you dear... you always come up with something that makes me smile... No worries for the hot coffee as I have learned that I can patiently wait for that "hot" to come down to at least normal room temperature, though this patience is something questionable at this stage
@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
15 May 12
Hi Sids, No its OK let them feel what they feel but its good that you said what you feel at least a person can say this to his friend.Don't worry you can ask me for chocos and ice cream i won't say anything. I understand how difficult is to stay home all alone i don't know how your friend said that i don't expect it from my friends.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
16 May 12
Hi sjvg Buddy, I miss you and your discussions... as both have started getting rare, I find the opportunity to ask for my share lesser I understand how difficult is to stay home all alone i don't know how your friend said that i don't expect it from my friends. Loved this one. You are a great caring friend dear, and I am happy to have you around.
• United States
19 May 12
I'm not into begging or asking people for favors like that. I feel it is disrespectful after awhile to always ask. I don't like people constantly asking me for something... like why don't they buy it themselves? Can I have toilet paper, can I have paper towels, can I have 2 cups of sugar, can I have ... can I have!? It gets tiring after awhile. I don't mind helping but I don't want to be taken advantage of.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
19 May 12
Hi PointlessQuestions I do agree with you on - I'm not into begging or asking people for favors like that - I too am never going to ask any people for anything to favor. I have a few select "Friends" and these are the only ones... And asking for chocos or even a mug of cold coffee (if you can serve me Hot coffee) - I dont see this as taking advantage of as I am only asking it from a "close" friend.
@rashme317 (250)
• Philippines
16 May 12
there's nothing wrong from asking.at least you're asking kindly and not steal from them.. :)
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
18 May 12
Hi rashme Stealing is only confined within the house as I do steal some of the chocos from my wife whenever I get a chance - wait. there is a reason - she things eating so many chocos is only going to spoil my teeth and later cause issues with health which is already not so good
• United States
15 May 12
lol idk ask yourself that question and see what he says lol, just be you!
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
15 May 12
Hi thuglove What question do you need me to ask myself dear? I offer him cold coffee even in winters