terug
I loaned a hardcover book in mint
condition to a friend’s 12-year-old
daughter a year ago and just got it back -
the binding broken and the inside cover
defaced with Magic Marker. I love my
books and I'm really upset - should I say
something to my friend?
A 12-year-old should know better than to
deface property, yet she is still young enough for you to grant her some latitude.
If you’re sure you could communicate with your friend in a constructive manner,
then go ahead. You could show the book and mention your disappointment, but
be careful not to criticise her child. She might offer to buy you a new book - it’s
your call whether to accept. Do keep in mind, though, that a friendship could be
bruised along with a book. Books are fantastic, but so are friends.
Peggy
peggy
Destroyed bookI loaned a hardcover book in mint
condition to a friend’s 12-year-old
daughter a year ago and just got it back -
the binding broken and the inside cover
defaced with Magic Marker. I love my
books and I'm really upset - should I say
something to my friend?
A 12-year-old should know better than to
deface property, yet she is still young enough for you to grant her some latitude.
If you’re sure you could communicate with your friend in a constructive manner,
then go ahead. You could show the book and mention your disappointment, but
be careful not to criticise her child. She might offer to buy you a new book - it’s
your call whether to accept. Do keep in mind, though, that a friendship could be
bruised along with a book. Books are fantastic, but so are friends.