Originally posted by industrie:
Yes, i agree. Its all about principles. Its not the amount of money
that matters, as long as it is borrowed, it should be
returned.
Am the sort who would ask my friend back for 10 cents if he/she
borrowed from me, alot of people ask why am i so calculative and
stingy, 10 cents also want.
But it matters because of principle. I am not stingy, calculative
or poor, i am willing to treat my friends to a meal, or buy
expensive gifts for them. But i don't expect anything back cos it
was meant as a treat or gift.
Last but not least, i hate people who 'bui zhi dong', ie don't
automatically pay back a loan and i have to ask from them instead.
I hate it even more when they say things like 'huh!? 10 cents u
also want?!' This shows that these people don't have
principles.
[b]I once had a good friend who owed me 2 dollars, when he did not
return me, i broke off our 6 year friendship. 
[/b]
I think thats an over kill. 
Most of the time, I try to give an "allowance of doubtful and bad
debts". So I always assume I may have to
write off some loans...but I dont lend much anyway.
