Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers: Returning Items Lost In Restaurants

As a server, you come across your fair share of items left behind by forgetful guests. From sunglasses and umbrellas to cellphones and credit cards, someone calls – or stops in – almost daily to see if you’ve found their precious items. So, what gets left behind most often, and what actually happens to it after you leave? Yianni, George, and Guest Host Bobby Baklava are answering questions including:

• Have you ever kept something that was left behind at your business for yourself?
• How long should you hold onto a forgotten item for a customer?
• What are the top three items left behind in restaurants?
• Should forgetful people tip more so their server doesn’t toss their stuff?
• Has a business ever kept something that you know you lost there?