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She ordered a Curry and hasn’t paid me

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OnePeachA · 22/03/2025 20:51

Friend came to my house

I was going to cook but she asked if I fancied a curry. I said that would be really nice actually

Her JustEat app wasn’t working so I said have a look on mine for places that are open. She picked Indian.

I put everything I wanted in and she added hers. Total came to £52ish. Over 65% of that cost was hers.

I said I could just check out and sort it later. I have messaged to ask if she had the money today as a gentle reminder, and she said she thought it was my treat?

I said oh, we must have got crossed wires then. She said ‘I did cover the shop’

She went to the corner shop for wine and snacks. I got a Grape Fanta!

Where do I go from here? Leave it? Was it reasonable for her to assume it was in fact my treat?

OP posts:
HellDorado · 24/03/2025 19:55

Masmavi · 24/03/2025 19:31

Next time go to hers and she'll get the takeaway. Can never understand why the English count every penny in friendships and even amongst family. Things balance out over time and if they don't, at that point you can deal with it. One time you paid when you were the host. Wouldn't be a big deal for me at all.

Yeah, right. I’ll be crowned Miss Butlins 2025 before that happens.

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 19:57

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 19:53

You are very angry with a random poster who has a viewpoint that is making you feel ashamed for some reason.

You should own that.

How dare you call my weightloss group a shaming group? You have no idea what you're talking about; NONE. The reason I described it as successful is because I see people actually get the results they wanted because they engage with it (mainly taking the blinkers off and ignoring attitudes like yours) which is bloody hard work with challenges on every corner including ridiculous portion sizes becoming the norm.

Oh bore off!

How dare you call my eating habits questionable!

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:00

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 19:53

You are very angry with a random poster who has a viewpoint that is making you feel ashamed for some reason.

You should own that.

How dare you call my weightloss group a shaming group? You have no idea what you're talking about; NONE. The reason I described it as successful is because I see people actually get the results they wanted because they engage with it (mainly taking the blinkers off and ignoring attitudes like yours) which is bloody hard work with challenges on every corner including ridiculous portion sizes becoming the norm.

How dare I call your weight loss group a shaming group, I don’t believe you’re successful at all.

i think you’re talking absolute hog wash!

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:04

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:00

How dare I call your weight loss group a shaming group, I don’t believe you’re successful at all.

i think you’re talking absolute hog wash!

Define successful please

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:04

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 19:53

You are very angry with a random poster who has a viewpoint that is making you feel ashamed for some reason.

You should own that.

How dare you call my weightloss group a shaming group? You have no idea what you're talking about; NONE. The reason I described it as successful is because I see people actually get the results they wanted because they engage with it (mainly taking the blinkers off and ignoring attitudes like yours) which is bloody hard work with challenges on every corner including ridiculous portion sizes becoming the norm.

And you think I’m feeling ashamed for some reason (never done anything in my life I’ve been ashamed or guilty for, can you say the same?)

You thing that’s the way to deal with people who may feel “ashamed”, but it’s not me!

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:05

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:04

Define successful please

Self praise is no recommendation!

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:06

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 19:57

Oh bore off!

How dare you call my eating habits questionable!

I haven't a clue what you eat and I doubt you and I will ever be sharing a meal in the same company so.... Why do you think I'm having a go at your eating habits?

WearyAuldWumman · 24/03/2025 20:06

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 24/03/2025 19:51

Ironically, Nigella looks like she would definitely have both rice and naan bread, and maybe a cheeky poppadom as well. And enjoy every mouthful.

I really want a curry with rice, naan bread and a poppadom now.

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:07

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:05

Self praise is no recommendation!

Explain what would indicate a successfuo weightloss group?

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:07

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:06

I haven't a clue what you eat and I doubt you and I will ever be sharing a meal in the same company so.... Why do you think I'm having a go at your eating habits?

No thank fuck, you’d never be welcome at my table!

Thirteenblackcat · 24/03/2025 20:07

OnePeachA · 22/03/2025 20:59

Spaghetti with a tyre

One of the best typos I’ve seen 😂

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:08

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:07

Explain what would indicate a successfuo weightloss group?

Someone who can spell
successful?

jenrobin · 24/03/2025 20:09
When Pigs Fly Animation GIF by Marie Chapuis

@Masmavi; Yeah, I'm sure her Just Eat app is all sorted out by now, and if not, she'll simply pay the delivery guy with all the shillings and farthings she hasn't able to take into the bank.

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:14

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:08

Someone who can spell
successful?

No answer then, cool.

Here listen, why don't you take another trawl through my old posts on other threads, see can you find anymore where I mentioned traumatic old life events and stick some more laughing emojis on them.

But please understand I could not give a damn what you or any other posters eat. Once everyone is happy with themselves that's all that counts. But please don't be idiotic enough to not realise that massive portions are contributing to the huge increase in obesity levels.

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:15

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:07

No thank fuck, you’d never be welcome at my table!

Damnit I was really hoping to attend that banquet thing with you on Thursday, I'm sure you and your mates are brilliant craic.

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:17

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:14

No answer then, cool.

Here listen, why don't you take another trawl through my old posts on other threads, see can you find anymore where I mentioned traumatic old life events and stick some more laughing emojis on them.

But please understand I could not give a damn what you or any other posters eat. Once everyone is happy with themselves that's all that counts. But please don't be idiotic enough to not realise that massive portions are contributing to the huge increase in obesity levels.

For someone who doesn’t care, you’ve spent a long time going on about it! And still continue, I don’t care BUT (insert another lecture)!

Boring!

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:17

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 24/03/2025 19:51

Ironically, Nigella looks like she would definitely have both rice and naan bread, and maybe a cheeky poppadom as well. And enjoy every mouthful.

Are you fat shaming me or Nigella? I do enjoy my food!

jenrobin · 24/03/2025 20:17

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:14

No answer then, cool.

Here listen, why don't you take another trawl through my old posts on other threads, see can you find anymore where I mentioned traumatic old life events and stick some more laughing emojis on them.

But please understand I could not give a damn what you or any other posters eat. Once everyone is happy with themselves that's all that counts. But please don't be idiotic enough to not realise that massive portions are contributing to the huge increase in obesity levels.

I'm saying this kindly, because I'm totally willing to believe you don't care what people eat, if you say so....
But. Dozens of posts saying you don't care what people eat (followed by mentions of blinkers, what is "normal" and frequent mentions of obesity) doesn't have the devil may care effect you're probably going for. If you're trying to give the impression that you don't care... Less is usually more.

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:22

jenrobin · 24/03/2025 20:17

I'm saying this kindly, because I'm totally willing to believe you don't care what people eat, if you say so....
But. Dozens of posts saying you don't care what people eat (followed by mentions of blinkers, what is "normal" and frequent mentions of obesity) doesn't have the devil may care effect you're probably going for. If you're trying to give the impression that you don't care... Less is usually more.

I don't have any judgemental feelings about what people eat. Most people think they are doing the right thing. Definitely most people are trying to do the right thing by themselves.

I work with obese people everyday who are struggling so much with their own self esteem, physical restrictions etc.

I feel strongly about how society's new norms are making it harder and harder for most people to avoid ending up obese.

JohnWayneswife · 24/03/2025 20:22

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:06

I haven't a clue what you eat and I doubt you and I will ever be sharing a meal in the same company so.... Why do you think I'm having a go at your eating habits?

Please stop typing

Pretty please

ThatHazelGuide · 24/03/2025 20:25

Could we draw a line under this now and leave some room for OP to return and give us the conclusion many of us are still here for?

Although, I'm almost done waiting to be honest

Edited for typo's

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 24/03/2025 20:26

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:17

Are you fat shaming me or Nigella? I do enjoy my food!

I'm not fat shaming anyone. Nigella is gorgeous. Lucky you if you do look like her.

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:26

I also am not going for a devil may care attitude @jenrobin It's an anonymous forum, maybe other posters really get concerned with how they are received. If that's you then please don't project the same viewpoint into me.

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:29

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:17

For someone who doesn’t care, you’ve spent a long time going on about it! And still continue, I don’t care BUT (insert another lecture)!

Boring!

I'm still waiting for you to explain what constitutes a successful weightloss programme. It shouldn't be a difficult question given you don't believe I'm running one.

Bitofanchange · 24/03/2025 20:31

IlooklikeNigella · 24/03/2025 20:29

I'm still waiting for you to explain what constitutes a successful weightloss programme. It shouldn't be a difficult question given you don't believe I'm running one.

I’m now going to disengage, because you’re becoming obsessive!

Hope you can deal with your obsession with food, it’s obviously a massive trigger for you.

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