When's it ok to say NO?
Backstory
Right now it's 12:20am. Hubby is picking up his cousin at the airport. It's a whiteout and on any other night he would have been asleep over an hour ago. She just asked him this favor this afternoon. She won't drive herself to the airport because then she can't drink on the plane ride home. She's a lawyer, single and can well afford a taxi. This is the 5th "last" time he's supposedly doing this. by marymc in Six Words Questions on Jan 26, 2013 | 
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ba_miracle says,
When someone has other means and you don't want to.Some people don't understand the concept of "utilizing", instead of using someone.
jl333 says,
Sounds like she has zero respect for her cousin. Call a fricken taxi!accidentaltourist says,
It's always okay to say no, if you want to say no. But sometimes, I find myself saying "no" when I actually want to say "yes," due to pressure from others to decline. It seems like I am often being told by other people what I "should" want to do and not want to do....as if I am incapable of making that choice for myself.(not a reflection on your story, mary....just my own)
maryjane31 says,
Call the airport taxi. I agree with jl333. This has happened to us with relatives wanting us to pick them up. The answer is no. Make their own arrangements. Some people have no consideration for others. Next time check your caller ID and don't answer the phone.maryjane31 says,
Oh I forgot. I will always pick my sons up at the airport. Absolutely!!marymc says,
I picked my son up at an airport that was 7 hours away. Children are different.Dragonflower says,
Well, children are sometimes different, but if they are adults, they can make their own arrangements too. Everyone can, I believe. This is just my own opinion here, but travel to and from airport should be included in budget for travel these days. I know there are exceptions sometimes due to reason for the travel, but the question is more about consideration for the pickup person.catsmeow says,
It's okay to say now when you feel like saying no.catsmeow says,
*noL2L3 says,
I would never want to waste the time my child would spend alone in a cab if I'm physically able to pick him up. cost doesn't come into play in that situation. On the other hand, wanting to tie one on, on the flight home doesn't justify asking anyone for any favors.