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JI7

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3. seems like just putting more money into walmart and encouraging their behavior

Reply to diabeticman (Original post)

Tue Nov 26, 2013, 09:59 PM

Nov 2013

i don't have a problem with giving employees something though. maybe something bought from somewhere else with better business practice and give it to them ?

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a suggestion--again from the wife--teach some retailers the true meaning of compassion. [View all] diabeticman Nov 2013 OP

from your laptop to G@ds ears irisblue Nov 2013 #1

Wonderful idea... snacker Nov 2013 #2

seems like just putting more money into walmart and encouraging their behavior JI7 Nov 2013 #3

That could work too but she just thought by buying the items at said stores and than gifting the diabeticman Nov 2013 #5

they don't feel shame, they knowingly use slave labor ando ther horrible things JI7 Nov 2013 #9

true. but it was just a thought from my wife. if anything take it and shape it as you wish. diabeticman Nov 2013 #11

Employees with store branded goods and no receipts will likely be accused of theft. LeftyMom Nov 2013 #4

You would leave the receipt for the cashier and it is a little of both but mainly lighting the load. diabeticman Nov 2013 #7

Why not just give them gift cards? n/t tammywammy Nov 2013 #6

That's a good idea as well. let them pick what they want. Tell that to my wife. diabeticman Nov 2013 #8

They might not be able to accept the gifts while working aikoaiko Nov 2013 #10

They can't force you to take your bags either. You can leave it saying whoever needs help or in diabeticman Nov 2013 #12

When I was bagger/shagger many years ago I was forbidden from accepting tips or gifts. aikoaiko Nov 2013 #13