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The conversation half of shared expenses: asking to be paid back, handling the person who never does, and keeping records that end arguments.
The short answer
The reliable way to ask for money back is to be specific, early and unembarrassed: name the amount, name the expense, and give a payment method in the same message. Most late repayments are forgetfulness rather than refusal, and a shared record removes the need to accuse anyone of anything.
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Money & People FAQ
How do you ask a friend to pay you back without being awkward?
Send the amount, what it was for, and how to pay, in one short message. Specific requests get paid; hints do not. Pointing at a shared expense record makes it a fact rather than a favour.
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