Do you say something? We were discussing this at work today. One girl went to Wendy's & paid with a $20. The girl wasn't paying attention & gave her back her change & the $20. She told the cashier about it. But another time, at a bank, she was given extra money, about $100, & kept that. She would have returned it if they had discovered their mistake but they never did.
It always comes out of my mouth before I can stop it. At Pet Smart once the guy rang up two 40 lb boxes of litter & a big bag of dry cat food & then my other things. The bill was real low so I asked him if he had gotten what was in the cart. It didn't ring up for some reason. He thanked me for being honest. I knew it was the right thing to do but I still was kicking myself.
Another girl had mentioned a wrong bill a few times at a local drug store. The next time the two girls were talking. One was putting items in a bag before the other rang them up. This time the girl I know just let her do it.
2007-08-28 09:00:11 · 14 answers · asked by lilith663 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Maybe the best thing to do in the instance where the kids are talking and not paying attention is to take the extra money or merchandise and then go and report it to the manager. If they are not doing their job and talking and not paying attention and this happens a lot, the store will be losing a lot of money. If they don't pay attention to their job and their social life is more important, then maybe they should lose their job. They may learn a valuable lesson. There is a time and a place for everthing. When you are at work, that should be your first priority.
2007-08-28 09:47:19 · update #1
Sometimes it happens by mistake, and other times not. I always mention any discrepancy I notice. I cannot change the cashiers intelligence but I know I did the right thing. I once told a teller at the drive-thru at a bank that she made a mistake. She got snotty and told me she didn't make mistakes. So I took the extra $20 and left. I did call the bank manager though and gave him my number. He called the next day and I took the money back and I didn't see the teller there.
2007-08-28 09:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am a bit hypersensitive to this subject because I often pay for purchases with 2 dollar bills and half dollar coins. I do this as a statement to society that we should pay closer attention to what passes before our eyes. Most often, especially with younger people, I have to correct the change that is returned to me. It's just one of those OCD things that I do. But, I am trying to educate the population one store clerk or waiter at a time. One thing it does do, is make me a memorable person. The next time they see me they often remember me as the guy with the "funny money."
2007-08-28 20:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by B Scott 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you notice they didn't ring something up or they give you too much change the right thing to do is to bring it to their attention and to return the extra money. It is up to you what you do, but morally, ethically, you should make it right. Most of the time the cashier will be very grateful to you for letting them know since they may have to either make up the difference or could lose their job due a short drawer. I know the temptation to get something for free is great, but in the end, you will end up feeling guilty every time you use or wear the item since it is "ill gotten gains" and if you have any sense or morality or ethics you will feel bad.
2007-08-28 09:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by hargonagain 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Jacqueline speaks the truth, but there's nothing 'sad' about it. If you want to have success you need to put some effort into it and prove you can excel even at crappy entry level jobs.
2016-05-20 02:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not theft, it's not your responsibility to check to see if every item rings up or if the cashier made sure to scan everything. if it's just a few bucks than don't say anything, but if it is something major than i would tell the cashier. as long as you put every item up on the conveyor belt than it is not stealing. you are not to be held responsible for a mistake made on the store's part.
2007-08-28 09:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by quiksilver0343 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It depends on your conscience. If you can live with yourself knowing that taking the free money or merchandise probably is going to cost someone their job, then go for it.
2007-08-28 09:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ham B 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Everybody makes a mistake every now and then. The true test of ones morals and honesty is what you do when you become aware of a mistake such as you mention.
Somebody COULD lose a job if their cash drawer is short.
2007-08-28 09:10:00 · answer #7 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
You should definitely mention it and make the situation right.
Taking advantage of someone's mistake is low.
Would you mention it if you got short changed or over charged?
2007-08-28 09:10:52 · answer #8 · answered by easyericlife 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Honesty is always best.
2007-08-28 09:28:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Taking anything that does not belong to you is stealing. It will give you no joy.
2007-08-28 09:08:25 · answer #10 · answered by Danny K 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋