MONEY MORAL DILEMMA. You spotted the voucher. Should you keep the cash?

pineapple

No dilemma at this end. What a nice surprise for them!

tks_2

Of course you pass on the extra benefit. Presumably these are either friends or associates. Why even dream of trousering such a benefit? Doing so could lose you friends. Furthermore, those who weren't sure that you are a good person, will certainly be certain now and may even become minded to reciprocate at a later date.

Wee_Chooky_Birdy

No dilemma here. It's their money.

toadhall

give the £5 back

Wistful100

Definitely give it back or put it in a fund for the general use of the group or give to a charity............ on a majority vote of course!

purplevamp

As it's £5 per head I'd let everyone know.

But if it was £5 per meal regardless of people I'd probably not say anything, but that amount would be eaten up (no pun ) on the tip so no-one really gains

dbfisokay

The option to keep schtum and pocket the cash for me is clearly there. Presumably the justification being that I did all the work. However as I volunteered to organise the night, pocketing the cash is morally questionable. Fair enough, they were expecting to pay the amount they would end up paying if I did keep quiet, however the voucher was for a fiver off per head, not several fivers off for one head, hence clear abuse is involved. Further, the act of depriving the group of the opportunity to save money or conceivably suggest I use the voucher as a collective thank you from them is another moral issue. Basically, taking money for voluntary work, abusing the premise of the voucher and depriving the group of choice adds up to a significantly immoral act- so if I wanted to be moral, I wouldn’t do it.

englishmac

Would give them their £5 back having checked it would be accepted against the bill. I wouldn't suggest using the money for drinks as some may feel pressured into agreeing by the first few voices speaking up in favour. If they want to spend it on drink, that is their individual choice. I know a lot of people who would be pleasantly surprised at an unexpected fiver (me for one! :rotfl: ).

MoradoJess

I would tell them about the voucher and give the money back, it's their money.

Mirnish

Give back the money. It is not my money and also must take into consideration that some people do not drink or would rather not spend their money on drinks.