2006-07-10 15:49:48 · 11 answers · asked by jdnmsedsacrasac1 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I kept it.
2006-07-10 15:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was given a $100. bill once for a $10. bill in change for a $20. bill in a store in NJ. I took it back and the girl at the service desk said it couldn't have happened because the cashiers don't keep $100. bills in there register. So I kept it with no guilt.
This happened 35 years ago in Vineland, NJ in a Two Guy's Store. All I had when I went in the store was the $20. bill and some lose coins in change. I found out later that when the register I went through was checked out, it only came up a few cents short. The only explanation was that someone shortly before me had given the girl a $100. for a $10. and without noticing she passed it on to me.
2006-07-10 23:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by meimmoody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay...let's be honest...my answer is yes...but I hasten to add it depended on my circumstances at the time. If I think the mistake is going to come out of the clerk's pocket...I wouldn't dream of it! On the other hand, when I was in great need; it helped me to get gas to get a job, to support a child, etc., etc. Some part of me thinks the person would be happy with what I did with it...and I viewed it as a happy and unexpected blessing; when I needed it most. If I don't need it; I will give it back without even thinking about it. I suspect Life is full of "checks and balances" because it has happened to me in reverse.
There is a lesson in this for all of us...people often do things they normally wouldn't do; because their need is great. I have helped so many people over the years when I did have it; that I have a clear conscious. Thanks for asking; it was a great question.
2006-07-10 23:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by riverhawthorne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a hamburger chips and a coke and handed the guy a $20 he went to the till and took the change out and put it on top of the $20 and gave me the lot. I said thanks mate I didn't know you knew it was my birthday then showed what he had done. He thanked me for being honest. Now every time I go to that shop I get a discount and have easily made up for that money I could have gotten dishonestly
2006-07-10 23:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by j.macka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is in your upbringing. Of course, I give it back. I didn't earn it so why should I keep it. I once found a bank bag stuck in the overnight depository for the mall merchants. It had about $10,000 in it. What do you think I did? Of course, I never got a thanks from the company but I didn't do it for the company to thank me. It is in your upbringing. I have been paid back 10 times over that amount in miracles that have happened in my life. I would not have it any other way.
2006-07-10 22:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by alfredenuemann98195 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this happened to me at the bank the other day.....i was in the drive throu... had to pull around and go in and give the money back.......... 2 days later i was given 100 dollars non refundable money by a friend........so i figured i did something honest......got paid for it 10 times over...........
over paid by 10 dollars
made 100 dollars
2006-07-10 22:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by toodie7298 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bank teller gave me $200 extra when i was cashing a $900 check several years ago. i gave it back to her. karma. plus, she was soooo thankful and said she would have lost her job. i'd hope someone would do the same for me if i made the same mistake.
karma. spread it 'round!
2006-07-10 23:07:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, several times and I gave it back.
2006-07-10 22:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i handed the cash register back the extra change.
2006-07-10 22:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by gumby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 10 quid. And I kept it.
2006-07-17 22:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by Cillian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋