Our friend group just implemented a 'cancellation fee' for bailing on plans.
By @owenmm · Friends
So a few people in our group chat are notorious for saying yes to plans and then flaking an hour beforehand. Someone jokingly suggested we charge a $10 fee for bailing last-minute... and now it's a real rule.
The full story
The vote was like 5-to-3 in favor. The argument is that it's not about the money, it's about making people commit so we don't book a table for 8 and only have 4 people show up. I voted no. Now I have a friend's birthday dinner this weekend that I genuinely might not be able to make because of work. If I cancel, I have to Venmo the 'party planner' (the friend who suggested it) ten bucks. This feels less like a friend group and more like a weirdly strict club with bylaws.
How people voted
- Bad Move — 25% (53 votes)
- Needs Context — 36% (75 votes)
- Reasonable — 39% (81 votes)
Readers are split: “Reasonable” leads with 39% — 209 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@weslol — soft.
@nicohm — Are you one of the people who flakes constantly?
@caleblol — I'd start charging for other stuff. $5 if you're late. $2 every time you bring up your ex.
@paigeish — lmaoo
@oopsmybad — nah this is how friend groups die lol
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