Why Not Just Do The Right Thing??

Geez! What a dishonest person! I would have understood it maybe if there were nobody around, and he just found the money. But if the person who dropped it was right there and there, he should have returned it. If I were the cashier, I wouldn't even talk to the guy who picked up the money. I would just let the person who dropped it know that he dropped it.

I think everyone should have the decency to speak up when they see a wrong in progress. It is especially more important in business operation though to ensure honesty. When we are customers in establishments we have certain protections. Businesses are insured in case of peril and most try to develop a relationship with customers where honest transaction take place. Why not protect them while in store? I have been in situations where people including myself are stunned, and stand mouth open in shock until some strange event transpires so do understand that happening. Also letting a thief escape might be better if there is a threat.

I would have definitely said something right then. I can't imagine why she didn't! That burns me up! It's a shame that you didn't get to enjoy your birthday because of some crook. Karma has a way of taking care of these things though..I know that doesn't help much right now..but remember what comes around goes around.

I'm betting the whoosy behind the counter didn't want to have to deal with the confrontation in the store and figured your husband would chase the guy down and take the fight there..The cashier was quite irresponsible..Is your husband going to pursue the cashier's actions up with the management/ownership of the store? It won't get the money back but the cashier needs major reprimand for allowing such thru his inactivity..Enjoy!

Oh gosh! Why did she let that happen? I beige she helped your husband get robbed. I hope karma catches up with both of them.

That is so wrong! I would have told him that he dropped some money or told him that the otehr person picked it up. Just be honest!!

OMG what is wrong with that person, it would have been a nice thing for him to do for one of his customers, I would never go back to that shop, how someone could do that to keep the money when you know who dropped it, that is so dishonest. Karma I say

I'm angry just reading this. I would have pointed it out as soon as I saw it dropped, and would have said something if the guy behind him had taken it. That's robbery and a crime. I think we both know what we sew we shall also reap. And it won't make you feel any better, but the cashier and the guy who took the money will be feeling the consequences sometime soon.

I would have said something if I had been the cashier.....definately. Your husband should have not been without his $200.00....

That is so wrong, did your husband asked the guy why he didn't tell him right away? If I were the cashier, I would have said something immediately and not waited..

Incredible! Hard to believe! And yet.... I would have told the person who dropped the money right away. "Mister, you just dropped some money!" Things sure would have turned out differently.

The cashier should have said something to your husband when he saw that he dropped the money and should have told him the guy behind him picked it up. Plus you husband should not have been carrying that much money in his pocket. Yes it is too bad these days that so many people are dishonest. I would consider the cashier dishonest as well. If I had been his boss and found out what had happened and that he did nothing, he would no longer be employed. If it had been me, I would have told the guy to give the money back and call to your husband to let him know at the same time. Sorry to hear it was the money to be used for going out on your birthday.

There are really a lot of dishonest people in this world today. I think it is because of how much people value money more than virtues. It's just so sad to think that a quick buck can turn a man to do something so dishonest with just the sight of it. Personally I think that the cashier was as guilty as the man who picked up the cash. I think he should have informed your husband when he saw the money dropped or called the attention of the person picking it up. Anyways have a good birthday still. And i think you should give your husband a wallet.(humor)

It's so sad that the money was kept for something special but then it is gone to a wrong person in a wrong way! The upsetting thing is after seeing the $ being falling from your husband's pocket, the cashier didn't use his presence of mind to help out his customer. Yes, dishonesty is around us but some times we can try to be of help to someone.

I guess I could not blame the cashier, he might have seen the other guy picking it up but did he knew that the money fell from your husband's pocket or the guy himself ? Whenever I see money (or any other object) falling from somebody's pocket I would tell right away the moment I see it. To bad for your birthday, sorry for that but things happen for a reason, so don't you worry, remember "Every cloud has a silver lining"

Hi LovingMyBabies, Well, now that is just wrong! I'm a cashier and yes...would of said something right off. In fact I've seen people drop things all the time and I mention it to them. Once we had an incident like your husbands and while I didn't see it, another customer did and confronted the guy that picked up the 20.00 and put in his pocket. A co-worker of mine recently saw a customer drop quite a wad of money. Another guy picked it up and rather than say anything, she told the guy that she'd keep quiet but that he needed to give her some of it and he did! If there are cameras in the store, your husband might still be able to get his money back by identifying the person who picked it up. That clerk who said nothing should be reprimanded. Could it be that she only saw the other guy bend down and thought nothing of it until your husband mentioned losing money and by then it was too late?? I mean, people drop things and bend down to pick them up all the time and I would not automatically question them unless I knew right then that someone was missing something. All that being said, why is it that someone would carry that much money around loose in their pocket?? I see this a lot and mostly with men. It is so easy to pull something else out of your pocket and have the money drop without notice.

Oh good grief. I would have spoken up right away. I would hope someone would do the same for me. How rude, and wrong. So sorry your celebration got ruined.

At my work we would actually get in trouble for not stopping a thief. If he would pick up someones elses money he would surely steal from the store as well, and it is our job to stop those people. Even if it wasn't, it is just part of being a decent person. Maybe the cashier was afraid to confront the man? I don't know.. I'm used to customers arguing with me anyway so I wouldn't be afraid to say something to him.

Tough question.Can you blame someone for his lack of courage ? I can`t .If the cashier was afraid to tell your husband i can understand that.It`s not being dishonest if the cashier didn`t had a deal with the thief.Some people are simply afraid to interfere in such situations and it`s not their fault.Strange but the guilty one is the thief.

The cashier made a mistake and she should have told your husband immitetly that he dropped money. However ,we shuld fogive someone 's mistake and I would go back to that place. Maybe that cashier will not do that again, which is a good result.