Did you know that no matter how much money you have in your wallet, it's really smart to put a note in it? However, in addition to holding money, wallets also carry important documents such as our ID cards and bank cards. Once accidentally lost, it is not only troublesome to reissue the document, but also may be exposed to various risks. For this reason, putting a note with contact information in the wallet greatly increases the possibility of retrieving the wallet. Such a simple initiative is both practical and humane, so why not?
Really, a lot of people overlook the importance of this little action. Think about it, we have so much personal information in our wallets, once we lose it, not only do we have a headache to reapply for documents, but sometimes we have to worry about the consequences of personal information leakage. So, that little note may be a lifesaver!
Now the thieves are becoming more and more cunning, but at the same time, there are many well-wishers who are good at collecting money. By leaving a phone number or WeChat on that note, you are giving the good Samaritan a chance to easily reach you. Think about it, if someone picks up your wallet, as soon as he opens it and sees the words "please contact if you find it", the string in his heart may be touched, even if he intends to take it for himself at the first moment, and his mind may change when he sees your message.
Not to mention, most people still pay attention to conscience. They may have also thought that if they lost their wallets, they would definitely want someone to return them. This is the so-called heart-to-heart, right? And now everyone is busy, who has time to engage in those complicated theft or something, just a phone call, the matter is solved, and it is convenient for both parties.
Of course, you can also add a little bit to the note, "If you return it sincerely, you will be rewarded." This sentence is simple, but it is very real. When the other party sees this sentence, they know that you are not the kind of person who gets cheap and sells well, and they will be more willing to contact you. Moreover, the occasional reward of a few hundred dollars is not too much for most people, but this heart may be exchanged for priceless good luck, right?
This practice is common in many countries. In Japan, it is common to see a pile of returned wallets outside police stations, as people there generally consider it a duty to return them. Although we may not be as common here, we can start with ourselves and try to influence more people.
In fact, it doesn't take much effort to put a note, a small piece of paper, a pen, and a few words can be done in a few minutes. It's a little bit of effort compared to the annoyance of losing your wallet, and it has the advantage of being able to remind yourself every time you open your wallet to take care of your belongings.
Also, if you go to a lot of places, such as a café or a library, you can note on a note, such as "I'm a regular customer of XX Cafe, if you find this wallet there, you can give it directly to the staff there." This way, even if the person picking up the wallet doesn't want to contact you directly, it can be easily returned through an intermediate point.
You see, it's a simple but effective solution. It doesn't take much skill or money, just a little thought and a little note. Many times in our lives, it is these small details that make us feel warm and convenient. So, don't underestimate that little note, sometimes it can be amazingly powerful!