My roomates friend asks me to drop him off at an airport that is an hour a 30 minutes away. I have class in 3 hours. I'm pretty sure at the airport we would take an extra 30 minutes to drop him and his luggage off. Adding all this together means that I might be late for class depending on how fast I should go. I could either help my roomates friend out and risk being late or missing class. Or tell him to get a cab since he didn't prepare early. If only he wouldve asked me 2 hours earlier... So I pretty much tried to help him find a cab, which was all I could do. Did I do the right thing?
Your roommate's friend? Where's your roommate? I would have done the same thing as you. If the dude hasn't planned how he is getting to the airport 3 hours before his flight, he's beyond your help.
dude, youre a sucky friend. kidding. you could have driven him as far as you could without missing vlass, then tell him to get a cab for the rest of the way :D
Drop him off earlier and let him wait. Problem solved.
Pirate700
^^^ This. Tell him you will drop him off an hour earlier or not at all. Problem solved. you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.
Drop him off earlier and let him wait. Problem solved.
Pirate700
^^^ This. Tell him you will drop him off an hour earlier or not at all. Problem solved.I don't think it's an option to drop him off earlier if his class is in three hours, and roundtrip travelling might take him 3 1/2 hours...unless I'm reading it wrong.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"] He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.That's how I read it too
Your roommate's friend? Where's your roommate? I would have done the same thing as you. If the dude hasn't planned how he is getting to the airport 3 hours before his flight, he's beyond your help.spazzx625
I agree with this. Not your fault he did not ask or be prepared,especially when if anyone other than him should have responsibility its your roomate,not you.
Drop him off earlier and let him wait. Problem solved.
Jandurin
^^^ This. Tell him you will drop him off an hour earlier or not at all. Problem solved. you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes.
[QUOTE="spazzx625"][QUOTE="Jandurin"] He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.That's how I read it too Assuming that, I would only go if I was willing to skip class and the roommate's friend could do something for me worth missing class for. Obviously I'd consider it differently if it was my friend. More than likely, I'd have just told the dude to figure out how he's gonna get to the airport when he makes his flight plans. Like normal people.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]^^^ This. Tell him you will drop him off an hour earlier or not at all. Problem solved.
LJS9502_basic
you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes. how would he almost be there? And it seems to me that he's already helped this person find a cab and is now asking if what he has already done (past-tense) was correct. Obviously a twinge of guilt.
Drop him off earlier and let him wait. Problem solved.
Jandurin
^^^ This. Tell him you will drop him off an hour earlier or not at all. Problem solved. you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.In that case, tell your room mates friend to go pound sand. Your roommate is who should be doing it anyway.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"] you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.Jandurin
Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes. how would he almost be there? And it seems to me that he's already helped this person find a cab and is now asking if what he has already done (past-tense) was correct. Obviously a twinge of guilt.Ah but do the math. He has three hours until class and he's already wasted time he could have spent driving to the airport by posting and finding a cab. That would entail taking some time now wouldn't it? That means he initially had the time. He didn't want to do it...so why not admit it and move on?
[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]^^^ This. Tell him you will drop him off an hour earlier or not at all. Problem solved.
you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes. Nope, he asked me about 15 minutes ago while I was sleeping :( He decided to take the 150$ cab ride there. If you ever been to Orlando International airport, you would understand that there is ALOT of traffic almost all the time. I actually decided to give him $20 since I couldn't help him.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes.
LJS9502_basic
how would he almost be there? And it seems to me that he's already helped this person find a cab and is now asking if what he has already done (past-tense) was correct. Obviously a twinge of guilt.Ah but do the math. He has three hours until class and he's already wasted time he could have spent driving to the airport by posting and finding a cab. That would entail taking some time now wouldn't it? That means he initially had the time. He didn't want to do it...so why not admit it and move on? I suppose, technically, if it was 1.5 hours each way and he could be sure he wouldn't hit any traffic, then he HAS time. But who wants to rush about before class? I see what you're saying though. He could technically do it.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"] you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.Jandurin
Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes. how would he almost be there? And it seems to me that he's already helped this person find a cab and is now asking if what he has already done (past-tense) was correct. Obviously a twinge of guilt. Exactly
you did the right thing and if he took offense from that he isn't a friend. a true friend would care about your well being and not try to sacrifice your time for his personal gains. besides he should have planed better
you did the right thing and if he took offense from that he isn't a friend. a true friend would care about your well being and not try to sacrifice your time for his personal gains. besides he should have planed better shyskillz
He already isn't his anyway. Supposedly he's the roommates friend.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes.
LJS9502_basic
how would he almost be there? And it seems to me that he's already helped this person find a cab and is now asking if what he has already done (past-tense) was correct. Obviously a twinge of guilt.Ah but do the math. He has three hours until class and he's already wasted time he could have spend driving to the airport by posting and finding a cab. That would entail taking some time now wouldn't it? That means he initially had the time. He didn't want to do it...so why not admit it and move on?I'm interpreting it as such...OP has class in 3 hours of when he posted thread (class at roughly 3:00 PM EST), roommate's friend needs ride to an airport. Airport is 1.5 hours away. Back and forth, with no traffic allowances or other things that may take time takes him up to the time of his class (at 3:00 PM). I don't see anything he could've done differently. Unless he waited 30 minutes-1 hour after being asked before he made the thread. We don't know this information, so we can only go on what we can derive from the initial post.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"] you people need to read. He has class in 3 hours. Present tense. the airport is 1.5 hours away. I think that's what the OP says, anyway.Pvt_r3d
Then he never planned on taking his friend anyway since he's sitting around posting. He'd be almost there by now had he left. Plus, you drop someone off at the airport which takes about 5 minutes. Nope, he asked me about 15 minutes ago while I was sleeping :( He decided to take the 150$ cab ride there. If you ever been to Orlando International airport, you would understand that there is ALOT of traffic almost all the time. I actually decided to give him $20 since I couldn't help him.Probably just asked because his ride fell through. Meh....I could get it done.;)
[QUOTE="Jandurin"] how would he almost be there? And it seems to me that he's already helped this person find a cab and is now asking if what he has already done (past-tense) was correct. Obviously a twinge of guilt.FragStains
Ah but do the math. He has three hours until class and he's already wasted time he could have spend driving to the airport by posting and finding a cab. That would entail taking some time now wouldn't it? That means he initially had the time. He didn't want to do it...so why not admit it and move on?I'm interpreting it as such...OP has class in 3 hours of when he posted thread (class at roughly 3:00 PM EST), roommate's friend needs ride to an airport. Airport is 1.5 hours away. Back and forth, with no traffic allowances or other things that may take time takes him up to the time of his class (at 3:00 PM). I don't see anything he could've done differently. Unless he waited 30 minutes-1 hour after being asked before he made the thread. We don't know this information, so we can only go on what we can derive from the initial post.Two things wrong. It takes 5 minutes to drop someone at the airport...put the luggage on the sidewalk and drive away. Second...I'm assuming he's in college. Being 5 minutes or so late for class is no big deal.
[QUOTE="shyskillz"]you did the right thing and if he took offense from that he isn't a friend. a true friend would care about your well being and not try to sacrifice your time for his personal gains. besides he should have planed better Pirate700
He already isn't his anyway. Supposedly he's the roommates friend. i was assuming they allare friends ( or cool with each other ). neiter his friend or is friends room mate should have put him in that situation....
No, not imo, though your situation is understandable.
But its only class, and you would have made it back in time. Even with the additional 30 minutes you still would have had an hour to spare.
Have you ever missed a flight before? If you have, then you never would have done that to your roommate's friend.
I guess that wouldve been true. At the time he asked me, I immediately told him why didn't he ask me earlier. So I guess the blame goes to both of us? I couldve sacrificed for another rather then myself. I guess it was selfish of me.
[QUOTE="FragStains"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Ah but do the math. He has three hours until class and he's already wasted time he could have spend driving to the airport by posting and finding a cab. That would entail taking some time now wouldn't it? That means he initially had the time. He didn't want to do it...so why not admit it and move on?
I'm interpreting it as such...OP has class in 3 hours of when he posted thread (class at roughly 3:00 PM EST), roommate's friend needs ride to an airport. Airport is 1.5 hours away. Back and forth, with no traffic allowances or other things that may take time takes him up to the time of his class (at 3:00 PM). I don't see anything he could've done differently. Unless he waited 30 minutes-1 hour after being asked before he made the thread. We don't know this information, so we can only go on what we can derive from the initial post.Two things wrong. It takes 5 minutes to drop someone at the airport...put the luggage on the sidewalk and drive away. Second...I'm assuming he's in college. Being 5 minutes or so late for class is no big deal. I think I forgot to mention the fact that I had to give a speech about a project with my team in that class.
[QUOTE="FragStains"]I'm interpreting it as such...OP has class in 3 hours of when he posted thread (class at roughly 3:00 PM EST), roommate's friend needs ride to an airport. Airport is 1.5 hours away. Back and forth, with no traffic allowances or other things that may take time takes him up to the time of his class (at 3:00 PM). I don't see anything he could've done differently. Unless he waited 30 minutes-1 hour after being asked before he made the thread. We don't know this information, so we can only go on what we can derive from the initial post.Pvt_r3d
Two things wrong. It takes 5 minutes to drop someone at the airport...put the luggage on the sidewalk and drive away. Second...I'm assuming he's in college. Being 5 minutes or so late for class is no big deal. I think I forgot to mention the fact that I had to give a speech about a project with my team in that class.So you want me to tell you that you did the right thing? That doesn't matter.....what matters is how YOU feel about it. But if it makes you feel better.....who cares about the dude....you did the right thing. Happy?
[QUOTE="Pvt_r3d"]I think I forgot to mention the fact that I had to give a speech about a project with my team in that class.Jandurin
So. Can not miss class and need to perform in class >_> Why did he even ask you? Did he come looking for your roommate? I guess he found out that he didn't have a ride, and turned to his friends roomate who drives people everywhere. (Me)
[QUOTE="Pvt_r3d"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Two things wrong. It takes 5 minutes to drop someone at the airport...put the luggage on the sidewalk and drive away. Second...I'm assuming he's in college. Being 5 minutes or so late for class is no big deal.
I think I forgot to mention the fact that I had to give a speech about a project with my team in that class.So you want me to tell you that you did the right thing? That doesn't matter.....what matters is how YOU feel about it. But if it makes you feel better.....who cares about the dude....you did the right thing. Happy? Yes, I am secretly laughing behind his back at his stupidity for not planning ahead. I can't wait for him to come back so I can point and laugh loudly enough so that everyone can hear. Then yell to everyone how stupid he was. Good thing he didn't ask me earlier because I probably wouldve told him to leave in a very disrespectfull way. Not only all this but if he is on his way to the airport right now I'll call management and tell them that hes packing "dangerous materials." Then I will be HAPPY.
[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="Pvt_r3d"]I think I forgot to mention the fact that I had to give a speech about a project with my team in that class.Pvt_r3d
So. Can not miss class and need to perform in class >_> Why did he even ask you? Did he come looking for your roommate? I guess he found out that he didn't have a ride, and turned to his friends roomate who drives people everywhere. (Me) Ah. You're that guy.
Not only all this but if he is on his way to the airport right now I'll call management and tell them that hes packing "dangerous materials." Then I will be HAPPY.Pvt_r3d
No, not imo, though your situation is understandable.
But its only class, and you would have made it back in time. Even with the additional 30 minutes you still would have had an hour to spare.
Have you ever missed a flight before? If you have, then you never would have done that to your roommate's friend.
Pvt_r3d
I guess that wouldve been true. At the time he asked me, I immediately told him why didn't he ask me earlier. So I guess the blame goes to both of us? I couldve sacrificed for another rather then myself. I guess it was selfish of me.
Well, I would go so far as to call yourself selfish. You just missed an opportunity to do something good and helpful for another person.
[QUOTE="Pvt_r3d"] I think I forgot to mention the fact that I had to give a speech about a project with my team in that class.Pvt_r3d
So you want me to tell you that you did the right thing? That doesn't matter.....what matters is how YOU feel about it. But if it makes you feel better.....who cares about the dude....you did the right thing. Happy? Yes, I am secretly laughing behind his back at his stupidity for not planning ahead. I can't wait for him to come back so I can point and laugh loudly enough so that everyone can hear. Then yell to everyone how stupid he was. Good thing he didn't ask me earlier because I probably wouldve told him to leave in a very disrespectfull way. Not only all this but if he is on his way to the airport right now I'll call management and tell them that hes packing "dangerous materials." Then I will be HAPPY.Your topic belies the attempt. You do want reinforcement that you did the right thing. *points to topic title*. :roll:
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