If you took (by accident) a nice-looking pen from a friend, and you're a mile away, would you return it?

Answer 1

You could let them know you have it and will return it later. In my opinion...people are usually not THAT attatched to their pens. But there are exceptions.

Answer 2

This happened to me. I borrowed my friend's pen to write something and I forgot to return it. I wasnt aware of it until few days later and so was my friend. When I reminded her that I had her pen, she told me to keep it. Since we're thousand miles away (she's in SE Asia, while I'm in North America), I just told her that I'll keep it as keepsake. It makes sense. I still have the pen but I don't know where I put it. I know it's somewhere in my room.

In your case, if this person is a close friend, just tell him/her that you'll keep it for now. He/she might give it to you. If he/she asked for it, just give it back the next time you see each other. However, I don't think it makes sense to mail the pen. The postal fee might costs evenly with the pen.

Answer 3

Yes, I would turn around and return it if it was a good pen. I know myself, and if I called to let my friend know I had it, and would return it at our next visit, I could possibly lose it, or someone else at home might misplace it, so I'm better off returning something like that right away.

Answer 4

I would tell my friend that I had her pen. I'd call on the phone or something. Otherwise I'd be a thief. Some people don't consider that a friendly thing. This friend might not care about the pen, but it's that person's decision, not anyone else's.

Answer 5

It does not matter if it is a pen or something more expensive, it belongs to your "Friend". Yes you return it, I don't think it is worth turning around for but I would call them & let them know that you have it in safe keeping for them. The fact that you need to ask a question like this shows me a lack of moral clarity.

Answer 6

I would mail the pen and a card of apology.

Otherwise, I may place the pen in an envelope and deposit the envelope in their mailbox as a token of good citizenship.

Answer 7

Yes i would return because it's their pen.

Answer 8

It depends. If I have time, yes. If not, I would call and tell them I had it and that I'd return it to them the next time I saw them.

Answer 9

I would give it back the next time I saw them. If it was a good friend I might just conveniently forgot I had it.

Answer 10

No but if it was a friend,when you speak on the phone mention it. Them your sorry and have it in a safe place .When you see them you'll be sure to give it back.