My friend group is genuinely divided over Venmo request etiquette.
By @willakindof · Friends
The issue is the memo line. Half the group sends requests with inside jokes or vague descriptions, while the others want clear, itemized notes for budgeting.
The full story
It peaked after a group dinner when someone requested $47.50 for "our crimes." It stressed out friends who are tracking expenses. The jokers say it's not a big deal and people are being uptight. The budgeters argue it takes two seconds to be clear. We're trying to establish a house rule for our group chat. Is asking for clarity being difficult, or is being vague just messy?
How people voted
- Totally Cooked — 35% (35 votes)
- It’s Complicated — 39% (39 votes)
- You’re Fine — 26% (26 votes)
Readers are split: “It’s Complicated” leads with 39% — 100 votes and 6 comments so far.
What people are saying
@hazel — Why can't you just reply to the request and ask what it's for?
@zaneish — nah our crimes is hilarious your friends are being lame
@ediey — Doesn't Venmo let you add your own note to a payment for your own records?
@niakk — My fantasy league uses joke memos for everything and it makes trying to sort out dues vs punishments a nightmare.
@jettyy — If I'm covering $50 for a friend, I'm not writing an essay in the notes to get my money back.
@ughokayfine — lmao
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