Give and Take Ethical Question

[trying2learn]

The only reason 'no' is getting votes is because of the word, 'make' in your question. Of course you shouldn't make him or demand money for gas. Dropping a hint, accepting if he offers, or looking for a couple drinks on him are all easy yes answers to your question.

[WDC]

I would't make him but I would be very upset if he did not offer or buy me dinner or something.

[TiK]

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I wouldn't ask but I'd certainly expect him to offer (and take the money). If he didn't offer, or buy beer, or pick up a bill at a restaurant, or any sort of "thank-you" gesture, I probably wouldn't drive him the next time.

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[PokerFink]

I would not make him pay for gas, but he should offer to pay for half anyway.

[dstraff1]

It's pretty standard for the other kid to pay for part of the gas, and he probably expects to. So just ask.

[Rick Diesel]

I voted no. I would not ask, or make, my friend pay for gas. However if I was the friend, and I was hitching the ride, I would offer to pay for ALL of the gas.

[chesspain]

"Yes" : Ricky
"No" : Fred.

Kudos to the first person who understands this analogy. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

[ohnonotthat]

There are three ways you can be certain never to have to face this problem.

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1. Don't go to college - but if you must go to college . . .

2. Do not get a car - but if you must have a car . . .

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3. DO NOT RETURN HOME !

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If none of these work try getting a bumper sticker that was popular back in the late 60's and early 70's . . .

ASS, GRASS OR GAS - BUT NO FREE RIDES.

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OK - seriously ?

If your friend has any class he will offer to pay for at least half; the theory that the "right side of the car must go everywhere the left side goes" does have some merit.

- And as soon as the major airlines adopt this approach I will do likewise.