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This couple that was in the same train as me, left their seats to change the diaper of their little baby.

Not only did they go away from their luggage, but they left two phones and a large tablet visible and unattended for quite some time!

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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 65 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

It’s like this in (non-major city) Germany, with one exception: if you blink before locking your bike up, it’s gone. I’ve seen laptops in public areas sit undisturbed for hours, but almost everyone I know has had at least one bike stolen.

[–] floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Same in Denmark, bikes are the one thing at risk. But that said, you just need to not be lazy/stupid and lock it to something solid, and bring it indoors overnight

[–] cosmicrookie@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

That said, in rural Denmark, where I live, i have often forgotten my keys in my car and not even felt bad about it.

Actually my car door does not lock at all and hasn't done so for 3 years but leaving the key in the ignition could actually be illegal

[–] Wahots@pawb.social 23 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

One lady saw me locking my bike up with 12mm thick chain and expressed sadness that we have to go to such lengths as a society just to keep others from touching things that aren't theirs. I sometimes think of her now when I'm locking up my bike.

Doubly sad too, since some people don't have cars, and bikes are their primary means of transit.