Would you ever ASK someone if it's ok to cash the check they gave you? (member, brother)

[HokieFan]

I have never been asked nor have I asked. Also, it's not a reason to feel insulted or be offended.

I typically give a gift card - if not to a particular store then one of those visa gift cards that can be used anywhere.

[jrsydevil82]

Yeah, I didn't really consider the fact that they may have had a check bounce on them before. I guess it's just her...she is just not a very good person overall.

[Dragonmam]

I actually would have taken her comment as a joke, as in, "now that we're going to Vegas, are you sure you want me to cash it or would you rather hold on to some gambling money?"

Or I would assume that she was concerned that several weeks had passed and she still hadn't cashed it and you might have forgotten about it. Not everybody balances their checkbook each month. There are a large amount of people (and small businesses) that rely on online banking to see how much money they have left in their account.

I would not take it as an insult under any circumstance unless it was delivered in a snarky or condescending manner.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

It's nothing to feel insulted over.

Yes I've asked several different people if it is ok to cash a check.

If rent is due on the first and I am there doing repairs on the 27th, the tenant will often give me the rent check for the next month. I always ask if I should hold it until the first before I deposit it.

[adventuregurl]

I think it says more about her than you - she is probably not fiscally responsible and expects others to be like her.

[jrsydevil82]

Originally Posted by adventuregurl

I think it probably says more about her than you - she is probably not fiscally responsible and expects others to be like her.

Good point...she is not fiscally responsible at all.

[adventuregurl]

Originally Posted by jrsydevil82

Good point...she is not fiscally responsible at all.

People always think that the way they live is the norm, and expect the same from others, that's why she asked you.

[Ted Bear]

Originally Posted by jrsydevil82

Good point...she is not fiscally responsible at all.

There's your answer. Quite honestly, only a dope would ask you that question....or someone who regularly bounces checks.

Six months...the check got lost...sure...ask...but two weeks? The person sounds like a moron.

[armory]

Originally Posted by Serious Conversation

If someone gave me a check written out to me, I'd assume it was fine to cash.

Would you ask someone if it was OK to spend a $100 bill they gave you?

Answer....gift cards; they are everywhere, even at the dollar store.

[armory]

Originally Posted by Eazine

I ask only if a 3-4 weeks have gone by without depositing a check. I'll give them a heads up, apologize, and ask if it's ok to deposit.

Why would you hold a check 3-4 weeks? Cash it the next day.