It is said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship

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It is said that borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. Do you agree? Why or why not? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
Answer 1
Some think borrowing money from a friend can harm or damage the friendship. I agree and suggest not doing it...

Firstly, borrowing money can create unequal feelings or obligations between friends. The lender may feel taken advantage of or perceive the borrower as irresponsible or unreliable, leading to strained trust and resentment...

Secondly, borrowing money can blur the boundaries between personal and financial matters, leading to conflicts and misunderstandings...

Additionally, borrowing money from a friend can create awkwardness or discomfort in social interactions, as both parties may feel self-conscious or awkward discussing financial matters...

In conclusion, while borrowing money from a friend may seem like a convenient solution to financial challenges, it can carry significant risks to the relationship...
Band: 6.5
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IELTS Essay Format:
-You should avoid using common words repeatedly, and show your grammatical range and accuracy as possible. The essay has can(11), and(9), money(7), from(7), borrowing(6), friendship(6), may(6); try to decrease duplicated words.
-High-ratio basic sight words may degrade your writing; suggest rephrasing some.
-Suggest using a few rare or uncommon words to demonstrate your vocabulary range and level.