Post by robeiae on Dec 15, 2016 10:38:59 GMT -5
So. Does this make me a curmudgeon?
I've had up to here *puts one hand over head* with the pestering by cashiers to add a dollar on to my bill as a donation to feed the hungry, save the children, or what have you. I seriously want to tell them to shut the eff up, but I know that they're just doing what they are told to do by management.
It used to just happen at grocery stores. Then it expanded to drugstores. Now it's pervasive. I was Christmas shopping yesterday and every store where I purchased something wanted more money from me for their charity.
I find the whole thing to be unseemly, because the intent is to put people on the spot, make them feel guilty, and force their hand. After all, when one buys $100 or more of stuff, how could they so no to one dollar more to help people in need? And God forbid there are people in line behind you who hear you say "no."
Here's a recent breakdown on how people feel about this, in general: www.forbes.com/sites/davidhessekiel/2015/07/30/what-consumers-really-think-about-charity-at-checkout/#3f889f1e86ab
Frankly, I don't believe it. I think many of people says that they like it or don't mind are saying so because of guilt, as well.
Also, for those who take this route, my understanding is that such write-offs are deductible only if the charity is named on the receipt. Some store pass on 100% of all money collected in this manner, others take an admin cut, and a few even match the donations.
Me, I prefer the jar with a slot in it for coins. I've been donating money to things like the Ronald McDonald House for decades in that manner. And I really hate the guilt trip.
How about you?
I've had up to here *puts one hand over head* with the pestering by cashiers to add a dollar on to my bill as a donation to feed the hungry, save the children, or what have you. I seriously want to tell them to shut the eff up, but I know that they're just doing what they are told to do by management.
It used to just happen at grocery stores. Then it expanded to drugstores. Now it's pervasive. I was Christmas shopping yesterday and every store where I purchased something wanted more money from me for their charity.
I find the whole thing to be unseemly, because the intent is to put people on the spot, make them feel guilty, and force their hand. After all, when one buys $100 or more of stuff, how could they so no to one dollar more to help people in need? And God forbid there are people in line behind you who hear you say "no."
Here's a recent breakdown on how people feel about this, in general: www.forbes.com/sites/davidhessekiel/2015/07/30/what-consumers-really-think-about-charity-at-checkout/#3f889f1e86ab
According to Good Scout’s report, 55% percent of consumers report liking being asked to donate at checkout. Of those that disliked being asked to give, they still gave mostly because they felt guilty if they didn’t donate.
Also, for those who take this route, my understanding is that such write-offs are deductible only if the charity is named on the receipt. Some store pass on 100% of all money collected in this manner, others take an admin cut, and a few even match the donations.
Me, I prefer the jar with a slot in it for coins. I've been donating money to things like the Ronald McDonald House for decades in that manner. And I really hate the guilt trip.
How about you?
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