Originally Posted by
Machka
This thread isn't about friends ... it's about colleagues and acquaintances.
Fortunately, the most my colleagues and acquaintances will ask to borrow might be an office pen.
They wouldn't have the audacity to stroll up to me and ask to ride one of my bicycles.
I'll admit your point. I am pushing the conversation toward closer friends and relations. But as for colleagues and acquaintances I would still be proud that they asked and would be pleased to let them try out my bike. I'm not talking about lending it out for a couple of years.