Sheet missing? Blame the middle class

Emma Beddington's article (Why are so many people stealing from restaurants?, 7 September) and her observation that 'our basest instincts are still seemingly awoken by tableware in a hospitality setting' reminded me of a friend's stay at a Catholic retreat centre. The nuns said that working-class guests stole the cutlery – but middle-class ones stole the sheets. Catherine McLoughlin London • How helpful of Charles to distinguish Harry and Meghan as 'non-working royals' (Harry and Meghan 'surprised' at king's letter reiterating they are non-working royals, 8 September). That way his subjects won't confuse them with all the other ones stacking the shelves at Tesco or staffing the night shift at Wythenshawe A&E. Desmond Bullen Sale, Greater Manchester • On Monday I received the utmost accolade. On ordering two teas and two toasted teacakes at an M&S cafe, the young man on the till responded by saying: 'Amazing.' What, I wonder, would have been the response if I'd ordered an exotic dish? Elwyn Roberts Yr Wyddgrug, Sir y Fflint • I am scared that I will be dragged into the nominative determinism debate. Ros Coward London • For anyone currently stuck up shit creek, I may be able to help. Alison Paddle Kendal, Cumbria • I've had enough. Time to stop. Susan Dunn Glasgow • Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.