Answered Conundrum Next Conundrum
If you caught your friend stealing while out shopping for "Black Friday" deals would you report it?
You and a friend are out shopping and you see her put something in her purse and walk out of the store. Do you tell someone or just let it go?
Interesting Question?
Yes (0)
No (0)
- In Belief and Thought |
- |
- Report |
-
Share
RSS
Best Answer Chosen by Asker
Marked as Best!
November 27, 2009 09:04 PM
Helpful Answer?
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
Well black Friday is for the birds but here is how I would handle it. Shoplifting is wrong in any form and I am as guilty as she is if I do not report it. I do not like to rat out friends so I would simply make an excuse and leave her standing there to face the music on her own.
When I caught my daughter who was 8 at the time shoplifting, i handled it and she learned her lesson. I noticed jewelry in her pocket from Kmart. I knew the manager was a friend of my older sister, so I simply called her and ask her to scare my daughter. My daughter returned the stuff, after the manager took her in the room and showed her the cameras.
When I caught my daughter who was 8 at the time shoplifting, i handled it and she learned her lesson. I noticed jewelry in her pocket from Kmart. I knew the manager was a friend of my older sister, so I simply called her and ask her to scare my daughter. My daughter returned the stuff, after the manager took her in the room and showed her the cameras.
| Asker's Rating: |
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
Reply
Other Answers (2)
November 27, 2009 04:11 PM
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
I would go outside and ask my friend about it. If she refused to take it back and pay for it, or put it back, I would tell someone.. It is not right for anyone to steal unless it is for a life or death situation, thus invoking the defense of necessity (i.e Hurricane katrina and people who stole only food).
Helpful Answer?
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
Reply
November 27, 2009 05:23 PM
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
No, I wouldn't turn my friend in, but I would definitely confront her with what I knew. She could have a compulsive stealing problem, and getting arrested might force her to get the help she needs, but as her friend I'd rather find a way to help her that wouldn't give her a police record!
I'd encourage my friend to go back in (I'd go with her for moral support) and tell a clerk what she had done and offer to pay for the item. If she refused to do that, I guess I'd tell her I couldn't go shopping with her anymore because if she got caught I would be suspect, too.
Then I'd also wonder if we could even remain friends because I don't think I'd be able to trust her not to steal from me, too.
Helpful Answer?
I'd encourage my friend to go back in (I'd go with her for moral support) and tell a clerk what she had done and offer to pay for the item. If she refused to do that, I guess I'd tell her I couldn't go shopping with her anymore because if she got caught I would be suspect, too.
Then I'd also wonder if we could even remain friends because I don't think I'd be able to trust her not to steal from me, too.
(0)
(0)
Permalink |
Report
Reply
Answer this Question
View All Belief and Thought QuestionsAsk a Conundrum
Please visit these retailers to purchase Conundrum or find the wine at these fine restaurants:
-
1321 Main St
-
1115 Main St
-
699 St Helena Hwy
-
1991 St Helena Hwy
- Twitter currently unavailable