A friend needs cash until Friday
Training 1745 minuteslending to a friend
A friend asks for $300 until Friday. You have $500 and $400 rent due Saturday. The promise sounds confident.
Training goal: Do not promise the same money twice
▶ Play this trainingSituation
1. If repayment is late, how much remains for rent?
- $200 remains, leaving a $200 gap
- Rent is safe until Friday
- All $500 can be lent briefly
2. You want all rent money protected against delay.
- Lend $200 as a compromise
- Borrow to provide the full amount
- At most $100 without touching rent
3. Your friend accepts less and suggests repaying whenever possible.
- Treat all support as a loan automatically
- Clarify: gift or loan with a due date
- Avoid discussing it to prevent offense
4. The due date passes without payment.
- Calmly check the cause and a revised plan
- Lend more to recover everything together
- Abandon the agreement after a setback
What you will learn
- Trust does not replace timing reserves
- Distinguish gifts from loans
- Discuss delays before lending again
Your real-life step
Before helping, compare the amount with your next obligations.
Questions and answers
Must I cover the whole request?
No. Offer a manageable part or another form of help.
Does a written record guarantee repayment?
No. It clarifies expectations but does not create repayment funds.
Why do dates matter between friends?
Each person has payments and cash-access needs.
More trainings in this module
- One table, different bills
- A signature, not a reference
- A month of four gifts
- A weekend beyond your budget
- A friendly project, working hours
- An invitation without fine print
Numbers are illustrative. A game, not financial advice.