Would you accept money?

Jennifer0807

A group of girls are going to my Parents' house in NH next weekend. I'm driving and taking 3 other girls with me. I told one friend to drive with me so she doesn't have to worry about gas money (she is broke as a joke, SAHM, 2 kids, H that gets laid off in the winter.) Anyway, if the other 2 girls offer gas money, do I accept it? 

I feel like accepting gas money is something I did as a teenager. It is about $60.00 round trip worth of gas and another $7 for tolls. (I have an EZ pass for tolls.)

I have no intentions for asking for money, but not sure what to do if they offer.  

gregslittlewifey

I'd say, "Buy me a beer and we'll call it even."

Mrs.AngelaA

I would maybe suggest that they buy something instead of just taking cash.  Like, could they buy the booze or some food or something instead?

If people ask me about gas money I usually reply with, eh just buy me lunch.

sessionswedding

If they offer, I would just take it.  It's really NBD.

angrybeavers

I would, but we would be carpooling to lessen the cost per person.

If it won't affect you, I would say go with what GLW said. 

StellarStaylor

I understand why they offered but I don't think I'd take it. I would say something along the lines of bring booze... or if we are going out buy me a drink. I try and skirt it as much as possible.

It is nice they offered. Not a lot of people do that.

darkling_glory

sessionswedding:

If they offer, I would just take it.  It's really NBD.

This. I would take it if people offer. I like money and I hate paying for gas so it's win-win.  

sapphirebouquet

I think it all depends on where you are financially. If an extra 40 bucks would help, then sure. But if you're not really that worried about needing the cash, then you can refuse it. If they insist on paying you, I wouldn't make a big deal out of it, but just say thank you.

In my current situation, I would probably except gas money in a carpool even if it is just $40.

boofly1224

gregslittlewifey:

I'd say, "Buy me a beer and we'll call it even."

Perfect response.

erin0709

gregslittlewifey:

I'd say, "Buy me a beer and we'll call it even."

pretty much this.   In those situations I usually just say to cover my road drinks /snacks or lunch later on if there's an opportunity and it will even out eventully.  

I rarely take money for gas if it's somewhere I already intended on going, but it's really nice if they offer!

 

Jennifer0807

I don't need the money so not accepting it is NBD. I'll probably go with the "next time we're out buy me a beer" route. 

Thanks girls. 

MarriedName

I would just say, "Eh, don't worry about it!"  Then they'll ask if you're sure and if you say yes, definitely, they usually put their money away.  Hopefully it will come back to you down the road... 

shorty20

I would accept it if they offered

apples09

Mrs.AngelaA:

I would maybe suggest that they buy something instead of just taking cash.  Like, could they buy the booze or some food or something instead?

If people ask me about gas money I usually reply with, eh just buy me lunch.

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Ishaba11

gregslittlewifey:

I'd say, "Buy me a beer and we'll call it even."

 

Exactly this.