Oh, I wasn't trying to be critical. I really didn't understand. Language, as you know, is sometimes used differently in different regions (ie, UK vs. U.S.). So, I wasn't sure of the meaning.
So, if I understand, you were meaning an insubstantial amount of money or a small amount of money. An amount that indicated you weren't overly committed to the cause: non-committal.
Oh, no, I knew you weren't. Sorry if I came across brash. It wasn't my intention.
Maybe I had the phrase entirely wrong. What I meant to say was an amount of money that had no strings attached. He could have it and pay me it back if he likes, but I wouldn't be upset if he didn't.
When I was younger, everything I did had a secret agenda. This was my way of saying money that he could have without me feeling like he 'owed' me anything in the future
Thank you for the explanation. :)
It seems the best way to give money, is to do so when you have no expectations of reciprocation. This avoids hard feelings and harming relationships. Good on you! Times are hard and housing so expensive. Glad you chose to do a good deed for your friend.
Nicely noted. It was supposed to be non-commital
Oh, I wasn't trying to be critical. I really didn't understand. Language, as you know, is sometimes used differently in different regions (ie, UK vs. U.S.). So, I wasn't sure of the meaning.
So, if I understand, you were meaning an insubstantial amount of money or a small amount of money. An amount that indicated you weren't overly committed to the cause: non-committal.
Oh, no, I knew you weren't. Sorry if I came across brash. It wasn't my intention.
Maybe I had the phrase entirely wrong. What I meant to say was an amount of money that had no strings attached. He could have it and pay me it back if he likes, but I wouldn't be upset if he didn't.
When I was younger, everything I did had a secret agenda. This was my way of saying money that he could have without me feeling like he 'owed' me anything in the future
Thank you for the explanation. :)
It seems the best way to give money, is to do so when you have no expectations of reciprocation. This avoids hard feelings and harming relationships. Good on you! Times are hard and housing so expensive. Glad you chose to do a good deed for your friend.
That is exactly right. I only lend money when I know I don't need it back. That way I don't get upset haha :)