It wasnt until after I had paid for several items already that I realized one item had not been paid for or mentioned by the cashier. The mistake saved me about 6%. I may go back a second time and pay for it, but if i dont, am i a thief?
2006-10-24 06:58:38 · 27 answers · asked by resident 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Legally, no. The transaction is legally a single transaction whereby you are paying for a collection of goods. Ethically, it's up to you whether you think it's theft or not. Keep in mind they will not chase you down to correct the situation if they charge you twice for the same item.
2006-10-24 07:02:31 · answer #1 · answered by lenny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Short answer: yes, technically you are a thief, even though that wasn't your plan. If you are a religious person who thinks god is watching this kind of stuff, you should pay it back. If you, like me, are an atheist, you should pay it back because it's the right thing to do even if you're not worried about going to hell if you don't. The cashier will have to make up the money, and why do that to someone who hasn't done anything to you?
2006-10-24 07:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An accidental thief, but a thief. The cashier may have to replace the extra money, which is a bad thing. I've walked six blocks in freezing weather when living in Chicago to return an extra $10 to a clerk who had given me too much change. It's just the right thing to do.
2006-10-24 07:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetchild Danielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if I would say you are a thief since you really didn't steal the item, but not correcting the mistake when you saw it occur, was dishonest. If you take the item back and pay for it, it won't mean that much to the store, but it will be important to your own character.
2006-10-24 07:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by happygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't count how many times I picked up an item on sale but then paid full price. But it's probably happened the other way too, and I didn't even know. I think it all evens out.
But, if you go back and pay, it would be a very honorable thing.
2006-10-24 07:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by SuperDDD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you know that the cashier made a mistake and you don't call her on it, and you keep the money, you are a thief.
2006-10-24 07:18:03 · answer #6 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should have taken it back....That happened to me once and I didn't realize it until I left the store. I went back inside and gave her the money. I just didn't feel right about keeping it, it wasn't mines. Plus, the cashier may get in trouble if the register's short.
2006-10-24 07:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by Gail R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely an out in integrity. Theft is as much a matter of intent as it is actions. If your intent is dishonesty, then you are a thief. If you really had to ask this question to make up your mind, you need to do some serious introspection.
2006-10-24 07:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by Skeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ur a thief if u kno u done wrong homie! God judges ur heart hes given u the concious to do good or bad, hoping youll do good, well i think you wouldent have asked the question if you knew you were a thief therefore i guess u aint!
2006-10-24 07:12:55 · answer #9 · answered by levi a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically yes. However the real responsibility lies with the cashier. I would generally inform them of the mistake and pay for the item.
2006-10-24 07:01:35 · answer #10 · answered by trouthunter 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋