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To the person who returned it to me

2007-02-26 15:15:51 · 21 answers · asked by jaywill528 2 in Society & Culture Etiquette

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Give them some type of reward, they deserve it for being so honest. You can't find that anymore these days. I'd say like $25 should do the trick. At least it is something for their honesty. They should appreciate the money, however, I hope that aren't expecting it. I found a envelope with money in a bathroom stall at Barnes and Nobles once. It was about $150.00. I didn't feel right leaving it in the stall as the next person would surely keep it. So I held on to the money and reported to the manager in the store. I told her I didn't feel comfortable leaving her the money either, as I wanted to make sure the rightful owner got their money back (I had to be honest). She assured me and I left my cell phone number for her. I was still in the store a few minutes later when the grateful owner of the money returned to the store to see if anyone had found her money. She said it was her weekend money and her husband had laughed at her when she said she was sure someone would turn it in. She wanted to give me some of it for a thank you, but I refused. I told her that I was glad that her weekend wasn't ruined and that I was only too happy for her. I am glad I rescued that money. It was a good ethical/moral judgement day for me...I felt really good afterwards. I wouldn't have felt right with that money otherwise.

2007-02-26 16:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by daff73 5 · 0 0

It depends on what else was in the wallet. In this day and age identity theft is a bigger issue than the money in your wallet. Take into consideration all the time you would need to spend getting all of your credit cards, driver's license, etc replaced. I personally would be so relieved to get my credit cards and ID back that I would probably give the guy the $100. If I had no credit cards and only my ID I would probably give him $20. Be thankful the guy wasn't a theif that could have taken you for a lot more than $100

2007-02-26 15:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by Steven G 2 · 1 0

I used to artwork in a financial employer's ATM branch. What befell is that whoever crammed the ATM positioned $20's in the bin for $10's. The financial employer will understand what befell while they stability the ATM and that they're going to see which bills withdrew earnings the process that element (there's a checklist of each and every transaction). The financial employer could notify you of their errors and take the money out of your account. If this is a 0.33 social gathering ATM on the mall... i individually don't be responsive to what could take place if so... EDITED: i could call the owner of the ATM and checklist the errors. My sense of right and incorrect is nicely worth extra advantageous than $10...

2016-10-02 01:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

A Thankyou card saying how much you appreciate it is enough and would be taken as a really nice gesture more than money. It was your money to begin with so I think you have a right to keep it. The fact they handed it in shows they have a great and honest personality, so reward them that way by telling them. You could always give some sort of small gift, but I think $$$ in them selves is not thoughtful like the act they did.

2007-02-26 15:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

I think $15-$20 is a reasonable reward... I would be MUCH MORE concerned about my credit cards, driver's license, contact info than $100.... cash can be earned and replaced, but if you've ever had the misfortune of identity theft or replacing credit cards, etc, etc.... this person was extremely helpful on top of being a good honest person.

Just my thoughts though.

2007-02-26 15:34:13 · answer #5 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 0 0

I guess it's up to you. The person was obviously selfless enough to return the wallet, so they probably don't expect anything or they would just take the wallet. Just listen to your heart, and it will tell you what to do! Karma is already being played out for them positively, so they will definately get their reward!

2007-02-26 15:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes. I would give them $20 or $25. Anyone who turns in a wallet with money in it or not, deserves a reward.

2007-02-26 16:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by candace b 7 · 0 0

Hell yes!
That person deserves a nice tip.
Of course you have the right to keep your own money.
It would be a nice gesture if you showed the finder your appreciation.
They could have kept your money and thrown your wallet in a trash can.

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2007-02-26 15:23:12 · answer #8 · answered by Me 3 · 1 0

I would certainly give them something. It's really nice to find honesty and while the person probably doesn't expect a reward, some kind of recognition would probably be appreciated. If you'd tip a waitress 20% of the bill, then maybe that would be a reference point. Reverse the situation. What would you expect or want?

2007-02-26 15:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by MH/Citizens Protecting Rights! 5 · 1 0

Oh hell yes. Give him a reward regardless what others tell you,. Not only will you restore their faith in doing good deeds it gives them the chance to turn it down. Here is what you do. Get a coupon from McDonald's and if they turn down a reward hand them the coupon for a nice value meal. That no one usually turns down and its a win win for everyone.

2007-02-26 16:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by Kill_Me_Now! 5 · 0 0

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