DEAR ABBY: When I am the guest in someone's car, I always offer money for gas -- $20 if it's a day-long trip, for example. If I'm short of cash, I'll tell the driver in advance and contribute once I get the money.
I know someone who seldom contributes money for gas when we travel long-distance together. He's not unemployed or financially strapped, either. Is this rude on his part? -- SIGHTSEER IN JERSEY CITY
DEAR SIGHTSEER: It qualifies as insensitive -- and possibly cheap. Before agreeing to another jaunt with this person, be sure you have an agreement in advance about how much he will be ponying up for petrol.