Why Do I Like Stealing Small, Useless Items? Expert Explains

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A mini Tabasco bottle, a dainty oyster fork, a kitschy drink coaster, and a smooth writing pen. None of these items have much in common, except for the fact they somehow always end up in my bag by the end of the night.

Believe me, I know being a petty thief isn't something to gloat about or make cool. But if we're being honest with ourselves — truly honest — I think we can agree that the urge to steal small, mostly useless items when we're in a hot