There are two ways to offer money to someone:
1. "If you want me to give you some money, uh, let me know.."
2. "Hey, here's $X for gas."
People who use the first way to offer money, are usually doing it out of politeness (but will usually give money if asked). They expect the other person to also "be polite" and decline their offer.
I don't ask/take gas money, unless I'm really going out of my way for that person, or if it's a long trip. It really depends on the situation..
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