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i let it go twice. once was a guy who had to be over 50 so obviously not going to bother. the other time it was two hot chicks wearing bikini tops. gotta pick your battles, you know?

WTF? You forcefully tell the bikini chicks that they just broke the law and you will be calling the cops. Unless of course they can come up with a reason why you shouldn't......

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03-12-2015 , 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NickMPK

I am always a gentlemen and bring an extra cup for my date as well!
It does get a little awkward when she asks if it is the same cup the last girl used.

lol wp

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03-12-2015 , 02:45 AM

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What if the store closes and youre forced to leave before you had as many refills as desired for that visit?

Also like he mentioned does anyone have a problem with buying a soda or coffee at 9am and staying til close doing stuff on their phone or computer while refilling?

Fwiw I'm not on his side

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03-12-2015 , 04:15 AM

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lol at these idiotic arguments. Just say, "I don't want to pay for sodas, so I steal it" and everyone would have more respect for you. Your dumbass rationalizations are hilarious though. "Of course I didn't cheat on you! I wore a condom, I never felt her with my actual skin! Show me the written contract we have that says that's cheating!"

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03-12-2015 , 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NickMPK

I am always a gentlemen and bring an extra cup for my date as well!
It does get a little awkward when she asks if it is the same cup the last girl used.

Two girls, one cup is a whole other thread.

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03-12-2015 , 04:59 AM

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Nick,

Your justifications for stealing are really really weird.

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03-12-2015 , 05:27 AM

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Socal,

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lol at these idiotic arguments. Just say, "I don't want to pay for sodas, so I steal it" and everyone would have more respect for you. Your dumbass rationalizations are hilarious though.

Exactly.

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03-12-2015 , 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NickMPK

The iced tea costs more like double that FWIW. If it was only $1.29, I might buy it every time. As it is, I buy a new one every second or third time I am there.

And Panera makes a lot of money off me. I once got enough points on my rewards cards that they gave me free cookies every day for a month. And they make more money off me because they tacitly let me do this. If I had to pay $2.50 for an iced tea every time, I would probably go there a lot less.

The number of excuses/justifications/rationalizations you are devising for theft is comical.

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03-12-2015 , 09:09 AM

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The fact that they are lax in this policy is one of the biggest reasons I patronize their business as much as I do.

...because when you have access to free soft drinks and iced tea, that's when you know you've got life by the balls.

Some restaurant out there is sitting on a potential gold mine with this marketing campaign:

"Our food may be hot garbage, but you'll forget all about that when you're refilling your cup with tea...as often as you like...FOR FREE!!!"

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03-12-2015 , 09:12 AM

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Yes, this is stealing. There is a sign posted...it is the sign with the price per pound. And I admit I've done this! This situation I actually think is more illegal but perhaps less unethical than the refills thing, because I think the supermarket probably anticipates that people will steal small amount of candy (usually moms trying to appease young children) and deliberately looks the other way.

What in the hell is wrong with you?

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03-12-2015 , 09:13 AM

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do you guys think i'm a douche for busting these punk ass soda stealing bitches?

No. I applaud you for it, and your methods are awesome.

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03-12-2015 , 09:16 AM

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I'm sure many people have a casual lunch place they go to very frequently. In many, many areas of the country, the best option for this will be a chain. And I think Panera is a pretty good one. They have tasty soups and salads, fresh brewed iced tea, and it is a comfortable place where I can do some stealing or work. On what levels is this sad?

FYP.

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03-12-2015 , 09:30 AM

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I still don't really understand where people are disagreeing with me. I have said that I think this is, colloquially, stealing...in the same way as various examples I have given are "stealing" despite not being against the letter of the policy, such as sitting in the restaurant all day and using the internet or taking a huge pile of napkins home.

And jeez Hollywade, use multiquote.

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03-12-2015 , 09:43 AM

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I thought of you this morning, Nick, as I stole a single Equal packet from Starbucks.

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03-12-2015 , 10:01 AM

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Why's this even a question? Some people steal. Some of them even feel justified in it.

this.

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03-12-2015 , 10:03 AM

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I bet it would happen much less frequently if some companies didn't try to make their entire profit margin from the soda fountain. I'm looking at you, 5 Guys.

no ****. charge 55 cents for a large coke and take your 48 cents profit and be happy. $2.45? There is gonna be some theft.

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03-12-2015 , 10:10 AM

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no ****. charge 55 cents for a large coke and take your 48 cents profit and be happy. $2.45? There is gonna be some theft.

The cost of a coke is not 7c for the restaurant. It's not even that cheap at McDs where they can buy the syrup in insane bulk to reduce cost. At somewhere like 5G with the freestyle machine I'd imagine it's way higher.

If they made the coke 55 cents they'd have to raise the prices on the burgers and fries which are already pretty expensive.

Solution is to drink water. Not steal soda.

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03-12-2015 , 10:11 AM

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Carbonation cost's money so you're still taking something you didn't pay for.

so·da
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1.
carbonated water (originally made with sodium bicarbonate) drunk alone or with liquor or wine.

Plus it's still soda

I used to manage a few QSR's when I was younger and if I caught people doing it I would offer them the option of paying for a refill or me calling the cops.

lol.

so then the cops would show up and arrest you for wasting their time?

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03-12-2015 , 10:11 AM

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Nick -- when you walk into Panera, do you proudly display your used Panera cup for the cashier to see, or do you jam it down your pants, hide it in your jacket, or otherwise not let them know that you've got a cup with you? Are there times when you go to Panera just to get free iced tea and not buy any food?

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03-12-2015 , 10:13 AM

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He answered this, he hides the cup in his bag/other stuff and puts that at the table. Then he goes and orders, brings the food back to the table and retrieves the cup to fill up

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03-12-2015 , 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NickMPK

I have said that I think this is, colloquially, stealing...in the same way as various examples I have given are "stealing" despite not being against the letter of the policy, such as sitting in the restaurant all day and using the internet or taking a huge pile of napkins home.

Complimentary internet
Complimentary napkins
Complimentary soda

Yep, totally identical

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03-12-2015 , 10:24 AM

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This is the OOT I both love and miss

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03-12-2015 , 10:47 AM

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He answered this, he hides the cup in his bag/other stuff and puts that at the table. Then he goes and orders, brings the food back to the table and retrieves the cup to fill up

Yes, except I don't hide the cup as I am walking in. I do set it down at the table before I order. Sometimes I will fill it before I order. Sometimes afters. Sometimes I will fill it with before I leave my house.

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03-12-2015 , 11:23 AM

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I hope augie moves on to manage a Panera store in Nicks area

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03-12-2015 , 11:45 AM

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I saw someone do this the other day and felt a little rage towards him. Then I realized that I am often overly aggressive with the amount of napkins I take. If I happen to not use them I take them home.

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