icepics wrote: I think that kind of situation can be awkward or uncomfortable sometimes. Maybe give the person a reason or two, such as that it's valuable equipment and you wouldn't want someone to feel bad if it got dropped or damaged and had to be repaired/replaced, or that you need it for your photography work so won't be able to loan it out.
garyrhook wrote:
icepics wrote: I think that kind of situation can be awkward or uncomfortable sometimes. Maybe give the person a reason or two, such as that it's valuable equipment and you wouldn't want someone to feel bad if it got dropped or damaged and had to be repaired/replaced, or that you need it for your photography work so won't be able to loan it out.
An explanation for an answer is never required. Ever. Nor is an apology. Not for this request, not for any other.
We have a really bad habit in this country of attempting to explain/justify our position when it is not the one that is desired/expected. And no amount of yammering is going to mollify someone that wants things their way.
Just say "no" and stop talking.
I do, however, like the idea of suggesting options for renting or buying on the used market. That's gracious information.
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