We’ve probably all had the experience where a store cashier accidentally hands over too much in change, and we kindly point out the error and decline the windfall. We’re basically forgoing “free” money, but we feel good about doing the right thing and perhaps saving the cashier from later being personally penalized for the error.
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I’m almost sure it’s a mistake. And by “almost,” I mean “certainly.”
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