Stealing, regardless of the item’s value, is an unethical act that breaches trust and respect in any community. Ethical behavior is fundamental for maintaining harmony and fairness in society. Sometimes, parents forget to teach their children honesty and rather indulge into disappointing stuff. Something similar happened in today’s story.
OP works at an amusement park during the summer, checking tickets, placing people on rides, and ensuring safety restraints are secure. While working, OP noticed a man steal her water bottle, passing it to his wife, who then gave it to their child. Tired and frustrated, OP approached the man, told him he shouldn’t have stolen it, and mentioned having mouth herpes (showing a mouth ulcer, actually from biting her mouth). To know the reaction of the family, scroll down below till the end.
1. OP lied to a family who whole her water bottle at work that she has STD and they could not take it well.
2. OP works at an amusement park during summer, checking tickets, placing people on rides, ensuring safety restraints, and monitoring for emergencies.
3. While checking safety restraints, OP noticed a customer steal OP’s water bottle, pass it to his wife, who then gave it to their child.
4. Feeling tired from dealing with cranky guests, OP decided the family needed a lesson and told the man he shouldn’t have stolen OP’s water bottle.
5. The man panicked, apologized, and offered the bottle back. OP claimed to have mouth herpes, showed an ulcer, and the wife sobbed, calling OP an AH.
6. OP’s friends were split; some found it funny, while others, including family, thought OP shouldn’t have scared the family despite their theft.
7. OP answers the bottle was a $10 refillable, not an expensive brand.
8. OP knew it was their stolen water bottle because of its unique design from Japan. Doubts it was mistaken for lost property as it was used.
9. OP kept the bottle near the electrical booth by the ride exit, visible to the family, who likely saw OP drink from it while waiting in line.
10. TLDR for those who could not read the long story.
11. OP didn’t admit lying, believing the family needed a lesson. OP had serious illnesses before that could harm kids, like pneumonia and strep throat.
12. OP’s parents funded the Japan trip; it was a family vacation. OP spent $500, saving up for months. OP can’t afford a Stanley cup.
13. OP didn’t want the bottle back because it wasn’t expensive and they didn’t want to risk catching any diseases from the family.
14. The post reminded OP to get tested for STDs, she thanks to the commenters for the reminder.
After seeing the ulcer, the man panicked, and his wife cried, calling OP an AH. Reaction are split, some found it funny, while others felt OP overreacted. The stolen bottle was a unique $10 refillable one from Japan, not a trendy, expensive one. OP chose not to take it back due to possible contamination and lied to teach a lesson.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about the story. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
15. The revenge OP took was satisfying to read.
16. OP was right to teach a lesson about stealing. The family shouldn’t have taken the water bottle.
17. The mum really need to see a mirror.
18. OP’s response was clever and effective. Stealing is unacceptable, and they needed to learn that.
19. They should be ashamed in front of their child instead of calling OP the AH.
20. The entitlement of some people is unmatchable.
In conclusion, taking someone else’s things is wrong and can hurt people. The story shows that honesty is important, and scaring others isn’t a good way to teach a lesson. Always try to be kind and truthful.
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