thnx Safety Guide - Making Great Connections

Welcome to thnx! You're about to meet one of the amazing people in our community who found your lost item. These brilliant humans have gone out of their way to help a complete stranger – that's pretty incredible! This guide will help you plan a smooth meetup that works perfectly for both of you.

Our finders are genuinely good people who've chosen to help rather than ignore a lost item. They deserve our appreciation and respect.

Drop-Off Points (Often the Best Choice!)

Many finders love these options because it fits easily into their day. Suggest somewhere friendly and convenient:

• Local coffee shops or cafés

• Libraries or community centres

• Reception desks at your uni, work, or accommodation

• Shops where you know the staff

Just let them know: "The team at [location] are expecting it, just mention my name!"

Quick Meetups

Sometimes meeting in person works better:

• Busy coffee shops or food courts

• University campuses or student unions

• Shopping centres or high streets

• Community spaces with good foot traffic

Daytime usually works best for everyone's schedules.

Official Exchange Points

Some police stations and community centers have designated safe exchange zones. Perfect for particularly valuable items or if either of you prefers the extra formality.

Simple Confirmation: Just like confirming any meetup, a quick "Are you [Name] who found my [item]?" keeps things clear.

For Drop-Offs: Most finders are happy to send a quick "Just dropped off your [item] at [location]!" message with a photo.

Be Flexible: If your finder suggests a different time or place that works better for them, try to accommodate – whilst being happy yourself.

Remember, your finder chose to help you when they could have just walked past your lost item. That speaks volumes about their character.

If anything feels unclear or you'd prefer a different arrangement, just communicate openly:

• "Would [alternative location] work better for you?"

• "I could meet you at [public place] if that's easier"

• "My friend and I could meet you at [location] – is that okay?"

Valuable Items: Secure exchange points (police station, lost property offices, etc) work well, and most finders completely understand wanting extra security for expensive items.

Student Items: Campus locations like libraries, student unions, or accommodation reception are perfect and familiar to everyone.

Work Items: Office receptions are ideal – they handle deliveries all the time.

If your finder has genuinely made your day by returning something important to you. A warm, sincere thank-you means everything – they've restored your faith in people's kindness. Every verified return gets them entered into our £10,000 lottery, but your genuine gratitude is just as valuable.

We encourage you to share your experience with friends and thnx – it reminds everyone that good people are everywhere and inspires more acts of kindness.

Trust your instincts, but remember that most unusual situations have simple explanations. If you need to change plans:

• Stay Calm: Suggest an alternative that works better for both of you

• Communicate Clearly: Most issues resolve with open, friendly communication

• Contact thnx: Reach out to [email protected] if you need help facilitating the return.

In the extremely unlikely event you feel unsafe:

• Trust your instincts and remove yourself from the situation

• Contact local emergency services if needed

• Report any concerning incidents to [email protected] with full details

Remember: You're about to meet someone who saw your lost item and thought "I should help this person get their stuff back." That's the thnx community spirit in action. With good communication and smart planning, your meetup will be another positive story of people helping people.

Let's keep celebrating the everyday heroes who make our community amazing!