In Reply to: What would you do? posted by Baldie on Friday, 30. March 2007 at 08:20 Bali Time:
but it is very much the culture I've experienced with locals. Borrowing is often the norm. If I were you, and had the spare cash, I'd lend it to your friend, but stress to them that it is not terribly easy to get (maybe take some time getting it to them), and that it is only a loan. No further loans can be granted without this one being repaid.
See how it goes.