Goal: Get Maya to send the $80 for the concert tickets by this Friday (Venmo works), without making things awkward between you.
Assumptions
- It's a text, so there's no formal greeting or sign-off.
- "Friday" means this coming Friday. You can add the date if you want it extra clear.
Polite
Hey Maya, quick reminder about the $80 for the concert tickets. It's been about two months, and I'd really appreciate it if you could send it by this Friday. Venmo is totally fine. Thanks so much!
Best when: you want to be considerate and give her an easy, low-pressure way to handle it.
Firm
Hey Maya, I need the $80 for the concert tickets back. It's been two months, so please send it by this Friday. You can Venmo me.
Best when: the hints haven't worked and you want the ask to be impossible to miss, while staying calm.
Friendly
Hey! Totally random but I'm finally getting around to the concert tickets 😅 Could you Venmo me the $80 by Friday? Would really help me out. Still thinking about that show!
Best when: you want it to feel like a normal chat between friends, so she doesn't feel called out.
My pick for your situation
Go with the Friendly version, but use the Firm version's direct line: "please send it by this Friday." You've already hinted twice, so the deadline needs to be clear this time. The warm tone tells Maya you're not upset, which matters since she's awkward about money. A clear, easy ask with Venmo mentioned gives her a simple way to fix it without an uncomfortable conversation.
Quick tweaks
- Softer close: End with "No stress, just wanted to get it squared away!"
- Stronger close: End with "Can you confirm you'll be able to send it by Friday?" This asks for a reply, so she can't just quietly forget.
- Make it effortless: Add your Venmo handle, e.g. "My Venmo is @[your-handle]," so she can pay right away.
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