Where Do You Draw The Line For Honesty
You are in a line at the bank. There's one person in front of you at the bank window. That person finishes their business and now it's your turn. As you walk up to the counter you see that the last person left an envelope of money on the counter.Would you advise the teller that the person left the money or would you sneak the envelope of money into your pants/purse for yourself.
Think about this....if you keep the money and say nothing there might be a family who can't pay the mortgage, can't buy food, can't pay for gasoline to get to work.
If you keep the money you could buy those designer shoes you want or those golf clubs you've had an eye on for years or maybe even take a vacation.
Where do you draw the line to being honest.
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I have actually followed a lady that put her purse on the cars roof while talking to her friend then after forgetting it there she started up and left with the purse sliding off at the first bend in the rod. I picked it up and after following her to the next shopping centre gave it back to her. Was she happy or what...
No sorry I would hand it in for sure ot I could not sleep it would be stealing no matter what excuse you gave.
To the other bloggers who were kind enough to comment:
I am usually in the forums where there is joking, thrashing each other (just like the blogs)
I read the Rules and it seems that blogging is not meant for subjects that require discussion....CS wants us to do that in the forums.
So I made a mistake by posting this subject here and I apologize for throwing a curve ball into the park.
I appreciate the comments that were made but I can tell that I'm out of place with this subject on here.
Have a great day and don't forget to be kind to each other.
Unless you believe in reincarnation, you only come around once.
To be honest, there are two people that made me feel unwelcomed a couple days ago. I'm not going to name them because that would be breaking the Rules. I didn't lose any sleep over it, it's just the way it goes whether in the blogs or forums.
The blog rules each have a purpose but I don't think we're outside the purpose in talking about subjects like this here.
Blogs are built for short statements and commentary ... not for long discussions... blogs live a short life (usually
There are no categories though... that's part of the magic... the blogger sets the topic but we can take it in any direction and feel free to do so.
I like the blogging format better than forums.
For your question - My first instinct is always to do the right thing. When the right thing isn't obvious (finding the envelope lying on the street, for example)... then it becomes more challenging... but I still try to figure out what is right.
So did you see my "short statement" in the blog about smiling. I posted it just for all the guys.....
Richard - you kinda hit on what I was trying to say. I don't have a twitter account but from what I hear, people on there make very short statements such as: I'm waiting for dinner to cook.....I bought a book today, I'm watching paint dry, etc. If I had a twitter account and someone sent me messages that like I'd go bonkers. However, the blogs is a little more "in depth" then twitter.
I don't do well with quirky statements but you guys are good at it.
Anyhoo, it's all good. We're all trying to find a place to put our boots at night.....I've been trying to put mine under Sean Conner's bed but he's not getting the idea..
those that steal shall be stealed!
those that give without return=shall never see missing when are blessed!
use your money in right way:and you will see righteousness.
he who use no money but have richness of true shall never need money!
There is a law called finders keepers....
i will envok that law.....
now before u all jump and down, the law means that after 3 months or there abouts, if the rightful owner has not claimed their money, then it becomes ALL MINE.
So of course i would hand it in the a police station.
the furthest from where i found it of course...