few bucks. Many do not know the difference between thrift or theft.
There is an actual morality to saving money. Some people get a thrill taking
advantage of the system, or feel like no one is hurt because only the
faceless corporation loses money. All you end up doing is make the
price go up for paying customers. Here are a few things NOT to do to
save money. Feel free to add more suggestions in the comments.
1) Don't bring your old drink cup back to the fast food joint on
another day. Also don't ask for a water cup then put soda in it. Like
the sign says, refills are for same day visits. Either drink water or
buy the smallest cup and refill it as many times as your stomach can
handle.
2) hotel visits - don't STEAL (yes it's stealing) toilet paper,
towels, light bulbs, irons, bathrobes, linens, batteries out of the tv
remote and whatever else isn't nailed down and fits in your suitcase.
If the free toiletries are lovely and you will actually use it, go for
it, but don't try to take more off the housekeeping cart.
3) hotel visits, part 2 - the continental breakfast is only for those who
pay to stay in that hotel that day. Don't walk in and grab something
just because you once stayed at that chain. And for goodness sakes
just because you are staying in a hotel don't bring every freaking
friend and relative to join you for breakfast!
4) restaurant utensils - the plastic dining utensils, paper napkins,
and condiments are for you to eat your purchased meal, not to supply
your kitchen at home.
5) office supplies - don't supply your home office with supplies from
work. Ok, I understand a pen or two but if you have a stack of post
it's and a stapler from work there's a problem. Also don't take home
coffee or cider mix to make it at home.
6) samples from Costco - having lunch at Costco does not mean making
the rounds at the food samples until you are full. I don't have a
problem with you trying everything, but more than one visit to a booth
without any intention of buying anything is too much. There's a
difference between scoring a few free calories and having a meal.
7) eternal browsing at Barnes and Noble - buy something once in
awhile. It's not a library. I go there and read magazines all the time
but I also occasionally buy a book, magazine or drink.
If you have a funny feeling when you're doing something THAT is your
brain telling you it's wrong.
