Do you keep it?

jinx · 08-11-2010, 04:22 PM

I can't even remember the last time I got the wrong change back, either too much or not enough. I guess between using mostly debit card, and not often counting when using cash... actually I mostly just use cash at the honor system veggie stand. No change there at all.

Finding money on the ground is a pretty rare too, and I guess its either obvious where it came from, or it's mine.

Last thing I found on the ground was a cell phone, on a trail in french creek. Redialed the last number, asked them who's phone it was (their dad's) and to have them call my cell. Made arrangements to meet the next day since I was going to be in his area and gave it back. Dude tried to give me $5. As if that's all my karma is worth.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-11-2010, 04:31 PM

Since the register tells them exactly what to give me, it's usually right. It's right so often, while I do watch them retrieving it from the drawer, I seldom ever really count it anymore, because it's got to be within a buck.

Lamplighter · 08-11-2010, 04:48 PM

Hey Jinx, I've got a similar story that I believe is true.

Fishermen and hunters are always losing things.
I visit another forum that has a thread for Lost and Found.
One hunter posted that he lost his expensive hunting bow by leaning it against his car, and then driving off,
and it was gone when he returned to the spot.
People on the forum grumbled about the lack of honesty of anyone who would "steal" someone' bow like that.

A week or so later another fellow posted that a neighbor of his had put a sign in his front yard about finding a hunting bow.
One thing lead to another and the hunter got his bow back, and gave the neighbor a reward.

Long odds... but good feelings all around.

View Poll Results: Do you keep or return the cash?
Return it, always	15	57.69%
Keep it, always	2	7.69%
Depends on the amount -return large, keep small	0	0%
Depends on the amount -Keep large, return small	0	0%
Depends on my mood and/or who will lose out	9	34.62%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

08-11-2010, 04:22 PM	#1
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I can't even remember the last time I got the wrong change back, either too much or not enough. I guess between using mostly debit card, and not often counting when using cash... actually I mostly just use cash at the honor system veggie stand. No change there at all. Finding money on the ground is a pretty rare too, and I guess its either obvious where it came from, or it's mine. Last thing I found on the ground was a cell phone, on a trail in french creek. Redialed the last number, asked them who's phone it was (their dad's) and to have them call my cell. Made arrangements to meet the next day since I was going to be in his area and gave it back. Dude tried to give me $5. As if that's all my karma is worth. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-11-2010, 04:31 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Since the register tells them exactly what to give me, it's usually right. It's right so often, while I do watch them retrieving it from the drawer, I seldom ever really count it anymore, because it's got to be within a buck. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-11-2010, 04:48 PM	#3
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Hey Jinx, I've got a similar story that I believe is true. Fishermen and hunters are always losing things. I visit another forum that has a thread for Lost and Found. One hunter posted that he lost his expensive hunting bow by leaning it against his car, and then driving off, and it was gone when he returned to the spot. People on the forum grumbled about the lack of honesty of anyone who would "steal" someone' bow like that. A week or so later another fellow posted that a neighbor of his had put a sign in his front yard about finding a hunting bow. One thing lead to another and the hunter got his bow back, and gave the neighbor a reward. Long odds... but good feelings all around.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)