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Originally Posted by doodlebird
since everyone seems to agree with you, i won't. (and that is the only reason i take this stance)
when you say you're visiting MegaCorp and you aren't visiting MegaCorp, you are lying. that is indisputable. it may seem like a lie with no victim, but is it?
the Hotel has set a price that they believe to be fair. and this is the price that they give to all of their customers. are you better than the man in line behind you? do you deserve a better deal just because you lie?
if eveyone takes this discount, the hotel takes a hit to their profits and maybe one less maid or one less desk clerk gets hired. your discount piled on top of others keeps someone from getting a job. or worse, someone gets fired to improve the bottom line.
if they had a veteran's discount, would you say that you served in the armed forces just for a discount? (assuming you have not)
how far are you willing to take the lie?
/end devil's advocate. i will now resign from my post at Satan's side.
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OK - taking your Devil's advocate idea further - what if you say...
"I believe you have a corporate rate for MegaCorp visitors?"
and then they assume you are one.
You've not lied, you've not cheated, but the Hotel gives you a discount.
The best con is one where the victim con themself.