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"Will you do me a favour?"

  • 24-04-2019 8:05pm
    #1
    Gffg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 ✭


    Do you ever hesitate to say yes to this question for fear it's a really big ask? I hate when it's a case of "will you do me a favour?" and I'm panicking about what I'll be asked to do and then it turns out to be only something small. If you want me to pass the water just say "pass the water".

    So now whenever I'm asked that this, I automatically say "no".


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  • #2
    imme
    Registered Users Posts: 3,200 ✭✭✭imme


    Gffg wrote: »
    If you want me to pass the water just say "pass the water". I hate when it's a case of "will you do me a favour?" and I'm panicking about what I'll be asked to do and then it turns out to be only something small.

    So now whenever I'm asked that this, I automatically say "no".

    Relax OP

    Please relax


  • #3
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    Will you do me a favour and go get more milk for the wake????


  • #4
    rgodard80a
    Registered Users Posts: 568 ✭✭✭rgodard80a


    Gffg wrote: »
    So now whenever I'm asked that this, I automatically say "no".

    Depending on your age, I'd hope that you have plenty more time for personal development.


  • #5
    mad muffin
    Registered Users Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    I say sure what is it? Listen to the favour then either say yep sure. Or no, sorry I can’t.


  • #6
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    My first answer is always ‘what is it?’ Once I know that I can decide yes or no. Simple.


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  • #7
    Signore Fancy Pants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,682 ✭✭✭Signore Fancy Pants


    A strawberry flavour?

    No.


  • #8
    Mantis1234
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭Mantis1234


    I just say "depends what it is".


  • #9
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32,688 ✭✭✭✭ytpe2r5bxkn0c1


    You've been told before that you need to work on how to manage these social interactions. But did you listen? No.


  • #10
    paw patrol
    Registered Users Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭paw patrol


    I hate it.

    What I hate more is somebody helping you and being so sh1t and awkward that you want rid of them but can't appear ungrateful :(


  • #11
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 21,999 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    When I say that, it is usually followed by "... and fúck off."

    Will you do me a favour, OP?

    Not your ornery onager



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  • #12
    Fourier
    Registered Users Posts: 10,558 ✭✭✭✭Fourier


    It's a normal everyday phrase.

    The End.


  • #13
    Your Face
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,277 ✭✭✭Your Face


    Tell them to fup off.


  • #14
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    Gffg wrote: »
    Do you ever hesitate to say yes to this question for fear it's a really big ask? I hate when it's a case of "will you do me a favour?" and I'm panicking about what I'll be asked to do and then it turns out to be only something small. If you want me to pass the water just say "pass the water".

    So now whenever I'm asked that this, I automatically say "no".

    You're right too. Most people that "need a favor" don't actually need one and are just trying to get out of something. Most wouldn't give you the skin off their shíte either if you wanted anything.


  • #15
    Franz Von Peppercorn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,070 ✭✭✭Franz Von Peppercorn


    The op is a bit nuts but he has a point in this one. “Depends” is the correct answer.

    ( Unless you are eating your breakfast where the correct answer is “fcuk off Kate. I’m eating my breakfast”. )


  • #16
    _Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 18,464 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    “Sure, if I can” is a reasonable answer.

    Turns out i can’t though, sorry.


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    I'm eating my breakfast Kate


  • #18
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,052 ✭✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    I used to say yes out of habit, now I say it depends. I hate just saying no outright.


  • #19
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,131 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    It depends who's asking. Nor because I want to say no. It's because some people's 5 minute favour can turn into a 5 hour favour!


  • #20
    Gffg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 ✭Gffg


    Canaan Witty Someplace wrote: »
    You've been told before that you need to work on how to manage these social interactions. But did you listen? No.
    Well that would be a very easy conclusion to come to.


  • #21
    CSU
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭CSU


    "Sure! what's up" ... If it's in a normal situation...

    Or/

    "What do you want [1.5 second pause] me to do?" ... Is a good one for a random stranger or the floater in work who loves to start everything and finish nothing!

    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


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  • #22
    Gffg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 ✭Gffg


    CSU wrote: »
    "What do you want [1.5 second pause] me to do?" ... Is a good one for a random stranger or the floater in work who loves to start everything and finish nothing!
    Very clever.

    What's worst is when someone tries to take the credit for thinking of an obvious idea while asking someone else to do the actual task involved.


  • #23
    CSU
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭CSU


    Gffg wrote: »
    Very clever.

    Sarcasm?


  • #24
    Gffg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 ✭Gffg


    CSU wrote: »
    Sarcasm?
    No, I quoted the wrong part of what you said. Fixed it.


  • #25
    CSU
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭CSU


    Gffg wrote: »
    No, I quoted the wrong part of what you said. Fixed it.

    └|∵|┐♪


  • #26
    Gffg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 ✭Gffg


    Canaan Witty Someplace wrote: »
    You've been told before that you need to work on how to manage these social interactions. But did you listen? No.
    I won't let him get to me, I won't let him get to me, I won't let him get to me.


  • #27
    Gffg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 33 ✭Gffg


    CSU wrote: »
    └|∵|┐♪
    I don't get that.


  • #28
    CSU
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭CSU


    Gffg wrote: »
    Very clever.

    What's worst is when someone tries to take the credit for thinking of an obvious idea while asking someone else to do the actual task involved.

    Stick to your own tasks and tell em' to fupp off ... their incompetence will stick out like a sore thumb.


  • #29
    CSU
    Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭CSU


    Gffg wrote: »
    I don't get that.

    ...that's me dancing,want to dance?


  • #30
    The Enbalmer
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭The Enbalmer


    Today's favour is tomorrow's obligation


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  • #31
    Balanadan
    Site Banned Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Balanadan


    Gffg wrote: »
    Do you ever hesitate to say yes to this question for fear it's a really big ask? I hate when it's a case of "will you do me a favour?" and I'm panicking about what I'll be asked to do and then it turns out to be only something small. If you want me to pass the water just say "pass the water".

    So now whenever I'm asked that this, I automatically say "no".

    Do me a favour. Answer their question with another question. Ask them what they would like you to do before deciding whether or not to agree to it.


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