2007-01-11 05:22:03 · 32 answers · asked by Mrs. E 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes. One time a cashier at the bank gave me $100 too much and I gave it back. I could really have used it at the time. I felt better giving it back, than I probably would have keeping it. I would certainly hate if my dishonesty and someone else's mistake caused that person to be fired or to have to make up a shortage out of their own pocket. Bottom line my own integrity is more important than any amount of ill gotten gains.
2007-01-11 07:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by wyldfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you was the cashier, and you gave too much change at the store, would you want that person to give it back. This is a no brainer, put yourself in that persons shoes.
2007-01-11 19:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by tnbadbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former bartender who has actually given the wrong change, suffered the consequences, and had to pay it out of my own pocket, I would definately pay it back. Not only is it the right thing to do, but Karma can be a real pain and get ya when you are least expecting it. It's just so much easier to be honest!
Good question
2007-01-11 05:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by Hollynfaith 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I lived in DC and once realized the sales clerk didn't charge me at ALL for one of the items I bought. I took it back the next day and explained I wanted to pay for it & she was stunned. She kept gawking at me and eventually called the manager over to "show me" to him because something like that (a customer returning to pay) had never happened to her before--she wasn't sure what to do! I did it because it was the right, honest thing to do and in the end I felt really good about it--it felt like I showed someone that although it seems like it sometimes, not EVERYONE out there is totally self interested.
2007-01-11 11:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by MKat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , if I was aware of it . While Christmas shopping , my cashier at one store was being a " no-help condescending know-it-all ". When she short-changed herself by a few dollars , I had to tell her two or three times because she thought she was right .
There's something to be said for being honest ...and for being right when dealing with a snotty know-it-all .
2007-01-11 05:39:04 · answer #5 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This was just on a dateline show... or something like that. It was surprising how many people didn't give it back! Honestly, I never check my change... which is bad, but I would never know if someone gave me too much.
2007-01-11 05:33:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Honesty is the best policy. I used to be a teller and worked with this really witchy teller who thought she was perfect. A customer told her she made a mistake and she snapped at him and said she never makes mistakes. He said, "Ok, but you just gave me $200 too much" and he turned around and left. We laughed for a week.
2007-01-11 05:33:51 · answer #7 · answered by Debra D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I notice I'm given the wrong change, yes I give it back. If I don't notice, how would I tell? But that's also the reason I count my change as soon as I get it.
2007-01-11 05:47:50 · answer #8 · answered by Erin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The lady at the parking garage gave me an extra dollar yesterday and I gave it back to her. Whether you believe in God or Karma or cause and effect or not, honesty really is the best policy.
2007-01-11 05:27:53 · answer #9 · answered by sarge927 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
for the most part I would give it back to them right away if i noticed it. usually I just fold the bills and receipt together and shove into my purse and go about my business..
if i notice she/he gave me more than i was supposed to later on.. i keep it.. and feel bad for the person. but honestly if they can't count out the right change should they even be handling cash as a profession?
2007-01-11 05:36:05 · answer #10 · answered by No Religion 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋