Would you ask parents for funds promised at some point in the past?
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Over the last few years, my parent freely stated on a few occasions, I would be given some money towards a purchase I planned on making eventually. I am close to making that purchase but I am not sure if the offer still stands (parent still has funds, but could have "forgotten" what was said, changed mind, etc). Would it be rude of me to say "remember when you said you were going to give me money towards the item I have been planning on? I am close to doing so, what will you be giving me towards it?" Is that rude or presumptuous? Or do I just make the purchase since I have the funds and see if parent offers some cash after the fact? Keep in mind, I do not know the amount that was going to be given and it would help to know since I may spend more or less if additional funds are available or not. What would you do?
Finance it yourself, I'd be embarrassed to get assistance from parents - Plus your not exactly being adult running to mummy and daddy to finance your property.
Over the last few years, my parent freely stated on a few occasions, I would be given some money towards a purchase I planned on making eventually. I am close to making that purchase but I am not sure if the offer still stands (parent still has funds, but could have "forgotten" what was said, changed mind, etc). Would it be rude of me to say "remember when you said you were going to give me money towards the item I have been planning on? I am close to doing so, what will you be giving me towards it?" Is that rude or presumptuous? Or do I just make the purchase since I have the funds and see if parent offers some cash after the fact? Keep in mind, I do not know the amount that was going to be given and it would help to know since I may spend more or less if additional funds are available or not. What would you do?
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