Question

Have you ever been given back too much change at drive-through or at a grocery store? Let's say a clerk hands you change, and there might be 2 20's stuck together... What would you do if this happened to you?

I need a 250 words answer please!!

Answer 1

Yes, there have been instances when I have been given too much change in return at a grocery store by mistake. It is quite common that in haste the clerk gives more change than required. In such a case I make sure to go back and give the money back explaining the situation. There is no point keeping the money you don’t own or deserve. Further, would I have liked to get less change? The answer is no, you always wish to get the change you deserve. Hence, you must also have the principles of returning the extra change you get by mistake.

One must understand two things here:

1. A small amount of extra change is not going to make a lot of difference in their lives. It doesn’t even matter on the value of change. It would be unethical to not go back and return it. One must keep their values and honesty intact.

2. For the clerk at the grocery store, h/she will have a tough time reconciliation during the end of the day. You must understand the situations your actions can put him through. The store may even think the clerk is indulging in petty theft. Your actions of keeping the extra money are unethical and put at risk the job of the clerk. Generally, in most stores, the cash that cannot be reconciled beyond a level is cut from the staff’s pay.

It is always wise to return the extra cash and keep your conscious clear.