HAVE YOU EVER loaned money to someone and then been too embarrassed to ask for it back?

A survey carried out by Irish research company Amárach for the Circle payment app found that many Irish people are reluctant to call in a loan when they have given it to a friend or family member.

Would that be how you would react? Or do you remind people when they owe you money?

Poll Results:

No, I hope they will just pay it back (3243)

I might once but after that it gets awkward (2747)

Yes, early and often, no matter the amount (1668)

Yes, but only if it's over €50 (1479)

Yes, early and often, no matter the amount
Yes, but only if it's over €50
I might once but after that it gets awkward
No, I hope they will just pay it back

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Poll: Do you remind people when they owe you money?

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