Dishonest to Save Money: Is it worth it? - Page 3

Julie Rains · 03-24-2008, 11:31 AM

I've never returned items at the grocery store, though there are some that I should.

Has anyone noticed that sometimes grocery stores don't rotate their stock as they should (expired products are on the shelves, requiring me to take off my glasses that I need to see directional signs so that I can inspect expiration) and that sometimes there are sales on soon-to-be expired items (the clerk in Walgreens pointed this out to me in regard to an on-sale bag of chocolate)?

changed4life · 03-26-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gootsy

It's a little sad to hear that you'd do this just to save a couple bucks.

Ack this post's putting me in a bad mood the more I think how someone would do this, when it's entirely their fault for waiting so long.

Didn't even have a receipt... pathetic.

Hmmm...I recall the bible says to take the log out of your own eye before judging another. Perhaps her behavior might be questioned by many, but it's not your place to judge.

I can guarantee there was a time (at least ONE time) in your life that you did something dishonest...maybe even as an adult or at least a kid.

Now, the way I see it, your behavior is "pathetic" as you put it, pointing a finger at another for the sake of making her feel awful. She was asking for an OPINION, not a character bashing. The wise thing would have been to just stick to answering her question without making it a personal attack. Between the lines, you called her an awful person. I find THAT puts me in a bad mood.

Enough said.

Dani · 03-27-2008, 09:28 PM

As far as the ethics, and just having others look at me while I stood in line to return groceries, it's not for me personally.

As far as the food aspect of the issue, you could use the opportunity to have friends over for a pasta/movie night. I like to make lasagna and make a second one to freeze while I'm at it. You can make and freeze ziti and other dishes as well.

03-24-2008, 11:31 AM	#21
Julie Rains Wise Bread Blogger Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 226 Reputation: (66)	I've never returned items at the grocery store, though there are some that I should. Has anyone noticed that sometimes grocery stores don't rotate their stock as they should (expired products are on the shelves, requiring me to take off my glasses that I need to see directional signs so that I can inspect expiration) and that sometimes there are sales on soon-to-be expired items (the clerk in Walgreens pointed this out to me in regard to an on-sale bag of chocolate)? __________________ Wise Bread and Parenting Squad blogger Last edited by Julie Rains : 03-24-2008 at 11:34 AM. Reason: clarification

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03-27-2008, 09:28 PM	#23
Dani Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36 Reputation: (10)	As far as the ethics, and just having others look at me while I stood in line to return groceries, it's not for me personally. As far as the food aspect of the issue, you could use the opportunity to have friends over for a pasta/movie night. I like to make lasagna and make a second one to freeze while I'm at it. You can make and freeze ziti and other dishes as well.