Read the situation and choose the best judgment:
You've just finished eating at a busy restaurant and pay for your meal with cash. As the server hands you the change, you notice they have mistakenly given you significantly more money back than you were owed. The server seems overwhelmed and rushes to attend | to another table.
Question: Given this situation, which of the following is the most ethical and responsible action?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Situation:
Extra money is given by mistake while returning change at a restaurant.
Action:
Politely get the server's attention, point out the mistake, and return the excess change.
Reason:
Ethical action is to return extra money and correct the mistake honestly.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.