Guy gives his neighbor a lift one time, now is expected to take him to work every morning: 'I never agreed to be his personal chauffeur'

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Mar 17, 2025 8:00 AM EDT

It's really hard to say no to your neighbor sometimes. First of all, you live with them, and the last thing you want to do is to start drama at home. You probably already have enough drama in every other area of your life. Secondly, you probably would like to establish a rapport in which you both help each other out in times of need. Who knows what will happen if you shun your neighbor one day and then desperately need an extra set of hands the next? 

However, sometimes, confrontation is necessary for you to maintain some level of privacy and decorum. Keep scrolling below for this resident's story about the time he kept chauffeuring his neighbor around town.

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    256% "Neighbor thinks my car is his personal Uber now"
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  • This guy had a nice new car that his neighbor instantly took a liking to, and matters were made worse when they realized that their commute to work was very similar. The neighbor started assuming after one time that the author would give him a lift to work each and every morning despite no verbal agreement to that effect. This is a great example of what happens when people pleasers stay silent. Others will sniff you out and will walk all over you if they have the chance. 

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    "Neighbor thinks my car is his personal uber now because [our] work routes match!"

    A few weeks ago, I finally bought a new car. Nothing too flashy, but it's a big deal for me because I've been saving up for a while (got lucky also). Anyway, I was feeling good about it.
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    One morning, I was driving to work and saw my neighbor walking down the street. We're friendly but not super close, and I figured I'd be nice, so I pulled over and asked if he needed a lift.
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    He happily accepted, and during the ride, we realized we work fairly close to each other. No big deal, right?
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    Well, apparently, that one ride turned into an unspoken agreement. The next day, I saw him standing at the same spot, clearly waiting for me. I thought, "Alright, whatever, I'll give him another ride." But now it's been
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    every single day since then. Rain or shine, he's there. No text, no asking-just standing there waiting.
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    At first, I didn't mind too much, but now it's getting on my nerves. Some mornings, I just want to listen to music, zone out, or even stop for coffee without worrying about someone else's schedule. I
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    even tried leaving earlier once, thinking he'd get the hint, but nope-next day, he mentioned how he "must've missed me."
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    , but I I don't want to be a never agreed to be his personal chauffeur. I was just trying to be nice once. Now I feel awkward bringing it up because I don't want to cause any weird tension with a neighbor.
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    Would I be the bad guy if I just started "running late" or "having meetings" in the morning? Or should I straight-up tell him I don't want to give him rides every day?
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    paintingsbyO • 14h ago Had a similar situation with a coworker. My free rides lasted 7 years. In total, he gave me 10 dollars for gas. When I wasn't on his shift,
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    he gave people money or bought them lunch here and there. I confronted him about it and he said it was on my way and didn't cost me anything, so I replied "if
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    we get in a wreck and you get hurt, would you sue me to cover damages?" He said yes, so I replied "fine I won't make you pay for gas, but
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    you need to pay half my yearly auto insurance of 700 and some odd dollars." He freaked out, but i never had to give him a ride again.
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    Keep in mind his wife could have given him a ride, but she didn't want to.
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    • glycophosphate 14h ago Good grief, just have a conversation with the guy. Tell him exactly what you told us. You don't have to make up lies about your schedule or location. Just tell the truth.
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    NoChemistry8380 14h ago . Hit him up "Gas, grass or ass. Nobody rides for free!" And then just stare in to his eyes when he laughs. Just stare, say nothing.
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    Snackinpenguin • 14h ago You gotta use your words. "This isn't working on me to continue giving you rides. You need to find your own way going forward".
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    Hemiak • 13h ago "I must have missed you." • what do you mean? "Uh, I thought you were giving me rides?" oh, no I can't do that every day. I'm sorry if there was some misunderstanding.
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