Did I just THANK a shoplifter...?

[unholypet]

It happened an innocent day, the 25th of February, when an older gentleman in a nice sweater and khakis came in.

And held a fork to eye level.

Me: .....HI THERE! How can I help you?!
Him: Well, I left here a minute ago and went to the bank, and I thought I'd bring you your fork back!
Me: My fork... um, I'm sorry?

I was understandably confused.

Him: Sometimes, I put the forks in my pocket and forget when I leave the resteraunt.

He smiled like a dog with a dead mouse.




Him: I just decided to bring this back to you!

And he pointed in the air, happily.

Me: Uhm... thanks.

And he left. I picked up the fork by the handle, and turned away from the man. The door slammed as he exited. I was suddenly confused.

Me: Did... did I just THANK a shoplifter?

EDIT: I posted a cute comic about it on this thread.

[Hobbs]

Ooooowww!

You made my brain hurt

[unholypet]

Ooooowww!

You made my brain hurt

lol! I'm sorry =p

[Primer]

Me: Did... did I just THANK a shoplifter?

No, you thanked an honest, albeit forgetful, customer.

[unholypet]

No, you thanked an honest, albeit forgetful, customer.

The guy steals forks, that's really crappy.

[Broomjockey]

The guy steals forks, that's really crappy.

So neither you, nor anyone you know has put something somewhere, and then forgotten about it? There's no such thing as excuses or mistakes? That's cold. Real cold.

[unholypet]

So neither you, nor anyone you know has put something somewhere, and then forgotten about it? There's no such thing as excuses or mistakes? That's cold. Real cold.

In a place of business, when you put something that doesn't belong to you in your pocket, and walk out of the door, its generally called theft, regardless if you bring it back.

[jayel]

I once took a glass from pizza hut outside and stood on the sidewalk while waiting for my parents to leave. Didn't even realize it until an employee came out and told me I couldn't take the cup. I felt really silly, and gave it right back.

If he didn't do it on purpose it's not stealing.

[Broomjockey]

In a place of business, when you put something that doesn't belong to you in your pocket, and walk out of the door, its generally called theft, regardless if you bring it back.

No, crime involves intent. No intent, no crime. It's a mistake otherwise.