As dining costs rise, more patrons are brazenly stealing restaurant items, with viral posts boasting collections of stolen goods. Many view this as harmless fun; for instance, TikToker's videos showcase stolen cutlery and dishes, sparking confessions from others. Some restaurants humorously acknowledge the trend by labeling their items as 'stolen.' However, critics warn that this behavior normalizes theft and harms smaller businesses. Creators like YoungKaren express concern over the implications of such actions, emphasizing personal accountability and the impact on local establishments.
But as dining out gets more expensive, more people seem determined to get their money's worth, swiping everything from cups and plates to steak knives.
In a viral video with more than 900,000 views, one creator boldly holds up a stolen cheese grater and asks, 'What's the best thing you've ever stolen from a restaurant?'
Some restaurants are leaning in to the joke. Upscale London restaurant Sexy Fish stamps the bottom of its chopstick holders with a label that reads: 'Stolen from Sexy Fish.'
Even otherwise 'normal' people seem to pocket items without considering the impact-especially on smaller businesses.
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