ChefBeckyD
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Discussion Overview
The thread revolves around ethical considerations regarding the use of host specials by consultants. Participants share their personal experiences and viewpoints on whether it is appropriate for consultants to utilize host discounts when hosts decline to use them.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Opinion-based
- Anecdotal
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses a desire to wait for a discount but is tempted by an upcoming host special.
- Another participant mentions that using host benefits is generally not allowed, but suggests that if a host explicitly offers their discount, it could be considered acceptable.
- Several users share experiences where friends or family hosts allowed them to use their discounts, emphasizing the importance of clear communication about the decision.
- One participant recounts a situation where they gathered more sales than the host and felt justified in using a discount item that the host declined.
- Another participant discusses a scenario where they ordered an item for a host to consider, indicating a willingness to pay for it if the host did not want it.
- Some participants express that they do not see a problem with using host specials if the host is aware and has declined the offer.
- One participant raises concerns about the ethics of using host benefits, noting that it is technically a host benefit and not transferable.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ among participants regarding the ethics of using host specials. Some feel comfortable using them if hosts decline, while others emphasize the importance of adhering to guidelines and express caution about potential ethical implications.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal anecdotes and experiences related to the use of host specials, highlighting the nuances of individual relationships with hosts and the varying interpretations of ethical considerations.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants navigating similar ethical dilemmas regarding host specials may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant to their own situations.
chefann
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Every time a host does not take her host special, i ask them if they would like to offer it to a good friend or family member, if they don't and i want it, I ask if they would mind if I purchased it.
I don;t see anything wrong with that. i wouldn't do it without asking the host first if she minds though.
I don;t see anything wrong with that. i wouldn't do it without asking the host first if she minds though.
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