I hate having ethics

[ToyStory Fan]

Good for you - who knows if someone packing that box may have gotten into trouble for missing inventory. I had a similar experience once with a sporting goods store, but not nearly as expensive an item...I figured it would cost them half the value to send me a shipping label and ship it back - so what if I just paid the difference between the cost and their return shipping cost - they agreed and I got 2 items for the price of 1+1/2.

 

[Muushka]

Magic Mom, you rock. And you are a great example for your children.

We ordered a 500 pound gun safe. Believe it or not, they delivered it to the wrong house. Imagine their surprise!

 

[sbell111]

I'm amazed at the fact that anyone would ever consider keeping something that didn't belong to them. Ethics are so ingrained in me, not just from the way I was raised but in my job ethics are expected. And I don't believe in "karma". I do, however, believe in doing the right thing.

I think that the thing that makes it difficult is when you have to take extraordinary action to do the right thing. Certainly, we all agree that if you wander out of a store without paying, you need to shuffle back in and fork over the cash. However, many people would argue that if a company sent you something that you didn't request, you have no obligation (legally or morally) to pay for the item or return it. When people go the extra mile to return such an item, they deserve kudos, but I won't demonize them if they go the other way.

 

[sbell111]

This thread reminded me of this recent post by Jeremy Irish, the top dog at Geocaching.com's parent Groundspeak:

This is the first time I was ever offended to receive cash in the mail.

A few days ago, via FedEx, I received a package that contained a $50 bill (which is not illegal) and information from a Crestcom franchise providing management skills training. Although I wasn't obligated to take a 3 minute call to discuss their services, the franchise called repeatedly over the next few days to speak with me. I finally took the call, and explained I had no interest in the service before I had to suffer through the pitch. The response? Thanks for your time and please send back the money.

***?

Don't expect that I should be obligated to talk to you if you send me money. It even makes me less likely to want to do business with you. It's just flat out creepy. But to have the gall to ask for the money back after I took the call? That's just sleazy.

So JH, if you read this, I'm donating the cash to a geocaching program at DonorsChoose.org since I have no obligation to give it back.​

 

[Bob NC]

Too bad there wasn't a big inflatable arm in the box, because those are great for patting yourself on the back with.

 

[MariDisney]

I'm confused as to why you say you hate having ethics. Wouldn't it make you feel good to do the right thing rather than feel angry at yourself?

 

[handinpocket]

Too bad there wasn't a big inflatable arm in the box, because those are great for patting yourself on the back with.

Best post ever!

 

[DisneyBamaFan]

Too bad there wasn't a big inflatable arm in the box, because those are great for patting yourself on the back with.

 

[Magic Mom]

Too bad there wasn't a big inflatable arm in the box, because those are great for patting yourself on the back with.

You're right, because it's good to pat yourself on the back once in a while.

 

[Magic Mom]

I'm confused as to why you say you hate having ethics. Wouldn't it make you feel good to do the right thing rather than feel angry at yourself?

It was just a joke. I would like to get a free camera...I got a free camera...shoot (hahaha pun) I have to return it, because it isn't right to keep it.

That's all.