marksiwel
"Its just an option at the register, I dont see the big deal."
It's not as simple as 'just an option' - It's being importuned at a time when I have my wallet out.
I detest the question, the timing and overall creepiness of being begged.
Dress it up and call it whatever you care too and then justify it - It's still being begged from while one is a captive audience.
You may not see "the big deal', but it offends me mightily!
Throughout the year, I give quite a lot to charitable causes, but the giving originates with me, not from being pestered by others.
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- Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:28 pm
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- Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:24 am
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Re: Questions asked by LEO for a ticket
Wouldn't it be better to be called and given an opportunity to pay up a fine (seems like the LEO is going above and beyond the call of duty to give you yet "another" chance by making the call...) than have a warrant issued?
As for intrusive scenarios at various stores, I really dislike being asked for my address, blood type, mother's maiden name, etc., (OK, I exaggerate a little) at Radio Shack. In the past I've had a few ugly responses when I told them I not required to divulge that information. That they would then act indignant at my refusal to give out personal information is really a hoot!
Or, Academy's non-stop pestering me for my zip code - which I now respond with: Make one up!
Or, being asked at Petsmart or Petco as I pay for my purchases, if I would donate money for their various charities. I find that extremely offensive. I detest being guilt tripped at the register for the stores favorite charity. Especially, since all three of my critters are rescues and cost me a small fortune in vet expenses, food, care, etc.
Without being obnoxious, I do let them know I find it offensive. I let all stores know when they go over the line - I usually politely ask for the manager and let them know of my response. It's not the clerks fault for the store policy of pestering their customers, but the manager can pass this nonsense up the chain of command, if you will...
Not everyone has the time or inclination to let stores know when they go over the line, but if more of us let them know how offensive such tactics are, it may in time be scaled back.
While I do understand why Walmart spot check for theft, I don't like the implication. Since it's never happened to me, it'll be interesting someday if it does as to whether I'll cooperate or not. Since, I don't shoplift I've nothing to worry about.
As for intrusive scenarios at various stores, I really dislike being asked for my address, blood type, mother's maiden name, etc., (OK, I exaggerate a little) at Radio Shack. In the past I've had a few ugly responses when I told them I not required to divulge that information. That they would then act indignant at my refusal to give out personal information is really a hoot!
Or, Academy's non-stop pestering me for my zip code - which I now respond with: Make one up!
Or, being asked at Petsmart or Petco as I pay for my purchases, if I would donate money for their various charities. I find that extremely offensive. I detest being guilt tripped at the register for the stores favorite charity. Especially, since all three of my critters are rescues and cost me a small fortune in vet expenses, food, care, etc.
Without being obnoxious, I do let them know I find it offensive. I let all stores know when they go over the line - I usually politely ask for the manager and let them know of my response. It's not the clerks fault for the store policy of pestering their customers, but the manager can pass this nonsense up the chain of command, if you will...
Not everyone has the time or inclination to let stores know when they go over the line, but if more of us let them know how offensive such tactics are, it may in time be scaled back.
While I do understand why Walmart spot check for theft, I don't like the implication. Since it's never happened to me, it'll be interesting someday if it does as to whether I'll cooperate or not. Since, I don't shoplift I've nothing to worry about.