Unused soap/shampoo,Homeless shelters.
06-09-2013 | 06:34 PM
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On a similar note, I visited my aging mother, still in good health but getting older...the food cabinets had some expired by 6-9 months items, such as cupcake mix, stove top stuffing, I think an still sealed jar of spaghetti sauce, etc.
I called the homeless shelter, explained what I had and the dates, and they happily accepted it. Turns out some folks are happy to eat 6 month old expired Prego versus starve to death.
Every little bit counts.
Regarding "where is the line drawn" argument, IE why not take the towels (and the pillows), the soap and shampoo is clearly designed for consumption by the guest, and trust me, Corporate Marriott/Hilton/etc has this priced into the room (which you paid for). If you have a bona-fide good cause, toss them in the suitcase and give them to someone who needs them.
Come on folks, this isn't that hard.....
I called the homeless shelter, explained what I had and the dates, and they happily accepted it. Turns out some folks are happy to eat 6 month old expired Prego versus starve to death.
Every little bit counts.
Regarding "where is the line drawn" argument, IE why not take the towels (and the pillows), the soap and shampoo is clearly designed for consumption by the guest, and trust me, Corporate Marriott/Hilton/etc has this priced into the room (which you paid for). If you have a bona-fide good cause, toss them in the suitcase and give them to someone who needs them.
Come on folks, this isn't that hard.....
Agreed. If you really find yourself struggling with this ethically, approach the front desk manager and explain to them that you brought your own toiletries but are wondering if its ok if you remove the ones from your room and provide them to an individual with need. I'd be shocked if you received one "no" response out of ten.
06-09-2013 | 06:50 PM
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Agreed. If you really find yourself struggling with this ethically, approach the front desk manager and explain to them that you brought your own toiletries but are wondering if its ok if you remove the ones from your room and provide them to an individual with need. I'd be shocked if you received one "no" response out of ten.
We always bemoan the lack of common sense yet display that lack daily. If I don't drink that bottle of water or eat the bag of cookies given to me at check-in, should I return them too?
(Actually if offered at check-in I refuse them, and if already in the room I often take them home for others)
Hmmmmm.....will I now not be able to answer 'Have you ever stolen anything' with a NO answer in future interviews?
06-09-2013 | 07:10 PM
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06-10-2013 | 01:25 AM
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Unused soap/shampoo,Homeless shelters.
Crowne Plaza in MIA has a sign in the bathroom asking to please leave the unused portion of shampoo/conditioner on the counter so they themselves can donate it to their special cause. No ethical dilemma there. Why would another hotel be any different? Now if you raid housekeepings cart, that's a bit different.
06-10-2013 | 02:25 AM
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The shampoo and soap are factored into the cost of the hotel fare, just as the free coke and peanuts on the plane are... I doubt Richard Anderson will be knocking on your door if you save your peanuts and give them to a homeless shelter... Now if you are putting the hotel towels, blow dryer and iron in your bag, your stealing, as these items are not a factored cost.
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06-10-2013 | 04:19 AM
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Crowne Plaza in MIA has a sign in the bathroom asking to please leave the unused portion of shampoo/conditioner on the counter so they themselves can donate it to their special cause. No ethical dilemma there. Why would another hotel be any different? Now if you raid housekeepings cart, that's a bit different.
06-10-2013 | 04:30 AM
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Agreed. If you really find yourself struggling with this ethically, approach the front desk manager and explain to them that you brought your own toiletries but are wondering if its ok if you remove the ones from your room and provide them to an individual with need. I'd be shocked if you received one "no" response out of ten.
06-10-2013 | 04:46 AM
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Good God. You are such a buzz kill.
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