Get asked for a ride, should I ask for gas money?

Question

Okay so my parents and sister don't usually ask me for rides anywhere, but when they do would it be bad manners to ask for gas money in exchange? And if it isn't, how would I go about doing that? I don't want to come off as rude and that all I think about is money, but come on! Lol, gas is EXPENSIVE! I need something in exchange, am I right?

Answer 1

think about this.....

they raised you

bought you b-day presents

bought you christmas presents

feed you

love you more than anything..........

so dont charge them

as for sissy yes

Answer 2

Up to you, if you want to ask, it is rude but you need them to pay for gas, like you said it's expensive. There is no polite way to ask about this. Money always come between family. You are right that you want them to contribute, you are no better off yourself, I'd say if you need them to chip in some. Maybe they will understand your situation, and maybe not. It's your choice at the end.

Answer 3

if you have enough gas and money, no.  But if it becomes a habit, yes.  If you all are going the same way it shouldnt really matter.  But, sometimes after school you might be doing something and cant give the ride home.  Pray about it, if you dont want to say anything, you never know.

God bless

Answer 4

It depends on how much driving is involved.  If it is a quick drive to a place 10 minutes away, eh, do you really have to ask for gas money?  If they ask quite frequently, then you can bring it up.

I have to question your relationship with your family.  I didn't ask to be brought into this world, but I'm certainly grateful that I was.  Plus, your parents raised you, right?  Was your childhood so bad you can't return a favor once in a while?  Finally, if you are too busy to give a family member a ride, then don't.  It's OK to tell your parents that you are busy right now.  They love you, but they should understand you can't drop everything for them.  Give them an alternate time.  Same goes for your sister.  It is your SISTER.  Show her some sisterly love.

Again, if they ask for rides too much, tell them you'll need some money.  If it is once every 2 weeks to the grocery store at a time convenient for both them and you, is it really that bad?

Answer 5

Actually, you shouldn't HAVE to ask, they should offer it to you automatically.  They'd have to pay if they took a taxi or public transit, so why shouldn't they pay you for to the door service?  Just tell them you'll need gas money.  Cars don't run on promises.

Answer 6

do what I do , I say you know my funds are real tight and I am not sure I have the gas to pick you up cause I am out of $$$$ right now, and then say why not try the bus!

In these days and time even family needs to pitch in.

If your car breaks down, will they help fix it.

Answer 7

Okay, they might not feed you anymore, but think of all the times when they have! Think of how much money it cost them to raise you! Having a child is d**n expensive!

I'm sure you can repay them and be a nice sister by not taking their money... it would p**s me off a lot and make me weary of asking for my sisters help with anything again if she stated she'd only do it if I paid her... only because I would NEVER ask her to pay me to drive her somewheres.

Answer 8

Umm.. I would think back to any favors they did for you and if they asked for favors in return. If they are destitute then i wouldnt ask them for money but if they can swing it and i knew i would kindly ask for a few bucks because you and your husband are having tough times financially.

Answer 9

If it's an everyday thing and it's out of your way, yes.

Answer 10

Okay, and then Mommy and Daddy can ask you for rent and food costs? DEAL.

Answer 11

You should always ask.Tell them you NEED it because you don't have much money and it is expensive.They should offer it already,maybe they haven't because they don't think of it or think that you wouldn't take it from them.Just say it in a nice way.

Answer 12

i would only ask if i really really needed it