No that’s weird. If your friend expects money, they need to let you know. You cannot read their mind. In other countries sure people are more vague with what they want, but generally in the US that’s the standard and kinda should know they need to ask for their needs. Basic childhood skills.

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why would they need gas money from you if they’re also going to the same place

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more context: i was not aware they wanted gas money. they said it’s common sense to offer gas money (none of my other friends has ever gone by this nor was i raised to ask for gas money from friends) even if i’m just tagging along somewhere. i tend to be forgetful so i just asked them to remind me to give them money if i forgot to offer from now on. they were appalled that id need a reminder and can’t believe no one else has had this rule about gas money. im legitimately so confused

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No one's really the asshole, you were just raised differently and have different expectations. It's less common now to ask for gas money in my experience but it also depends on how far and how often or if there is any type of exchange in different ways then just money.

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