Board 8 > If you were buying something and were given too much change back...

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....do you think you would usually say something? Does this ever even happen to you?
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How much change...
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it matters how much it is? why?
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if i notice, yeah. i probably wouldn't though
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Last time I actually noticed this happening was years ago (I rarely pay in cash), and the shop owner was so surprised I said something that he actually gave me free stuff.
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UT1999 posted...

it matters how much it is? why?

Absolutely. I think there's a certain scale in how much I'll feel better about myself for doing a good deed VS how much I'll feel better about having x amount of money. If it's a buck, it's probably better for me to let them know and make everyone feel better. If it's 20, I'm probably happier hanging onto that.

NOW HOW MUCH.....
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Depends on the store.

Small business: Yes.
Wal-Mart: No.
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If it's a few cents I don't say anything because they probably just ran out of pennies and rounded me up because of it. If it's more than that, I'll probably say something after counting it again.
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Zachnorn posted...

If it's a few cents I don't say anything because they probably just ran out of pennies and rounded me up because of it. If it's more than that, I'll probably say something after counting it again.

Probably the same for me. I wouldn't inconvenience someone over three cents, but I wouldn't feel right walking out of there with actual cash.
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Turducken posted...

UT1999 posted...

it matters how much it is? why?

Absolutely. I think there's a certain scale in how much I'll feel better about myself for doing a good deed VS how much I'll feel better about having x amount of money. If it's a buck, it's probably better for me to let them know and make everyone feel better. If it's 20, I'm probably happier hanging onto that.

NOW HOW MUCH.....

I'm the opposite. If it's a small amount it isn't worth of effort of talking to somebody some more to bring it up, but if it's a significant amount I'd feel guilty for keeping it.

Now, if I were working there and my boss accidentally gave me 20% more than he should have I'd be fine keeping my lips sealed purely hypothetically of course
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Had this happen a few times. I tell them and give them the extra back.
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never had this happen to me

I'm curious how many would speak up if they were given less back, how much would it take?

"Hey man you shorted me three cents!"
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I had this happen once when they though i gave them a 20 instead of a 10 and i told them.
To be honest I'm usually unlikely to notice however but if I notice I'll let them know
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Probably not, to be honest.
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davidponte posted...

Probably not, to be honest.

at least you're honest about it though
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Totally depends on the store
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I honestly don't even count coin change so who knows there, but I'd tell someone about an extra bill probably without even thinking about it.
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I probably wouldn't notice because I'm usually freaking out about getting everything back into my wallet and stepping out of line to let the next person take their turn for me to remember to count my change.

I should make that a priority and try to swallow my social anxiety.
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If i notice right away probably. But if it was like after I left the store then no.
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X_Dante_X posted...

if i notice, yeah. i probably wouldn't though

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I'm not sure I'd go back to the store but If I noticed right away I would

I've had customers give back money to my employees when they give too much

I feel like I should watch Karma and give back too
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I will take the money and won't say anything
Am I a shit person? yes
But I can excuse it because everything here is so expensive anyway I don't care
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Jakyl25 posted...

Totally depends on the store

Why should this matter at all in determining whether or not you keep the money?
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CelesMyUserName posted...

Also best response.
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100% of the time as long as I notice, obv. The amount of people who wouldn't is shameful.
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ChaosTonyV4 posted...

Depends on the store.

Small business: Yes.
Wal-Mart: No.

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Peace___Frog posted...

ChaosTonyV4 posted...

Depends on the store.

Small business: Yes.
Wal-Mart: No.

That's not really sticking it to the big corporation so much as just potentially getting the cashier in trouble/fired if their till is off by a lot.
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You're expecting liberals to employ logic or have morals.
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If I notice then sure and have done several times in the past.

I virtually never pay for anything with cash now though and even when I do I never check the change so I'd never notice it anymore (nor would I notice if shortchanged either)

HotDogButts posted...

You're expecting liberals to employ logic or have morals.

...And people say liberals want to make everything about politics.
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Do you think a billion dollar corporation fires its employees for accidentally giving the wrong change once?

It costs hundred times that to hire and train a replacement.
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I wouldn't notice.

I don't know what amount to notice would I bother acting for anyway. Maybe if I was handed the wrong denomination.
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Wedge Antilles posted...

Had this happen a few times. I tell them and give them the extra back.

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If I notice, yes. If I don't notice until later, it depends on the amount of the shortage.

Some years back, I discovered a lady at a bowling alley had given me $10 extra. I returned it, and she thanked me by letting me bowl for free during practice sessions.