This is a common issue- you go shopping with the kids and they get hungry. So you take something off the shelf and pay for it later. The stores in my area don't have a problem with this. Forgetting about what happened in Hawaii, is this a problem in general? Would there be a difference between Jewish stores and goyishe stores?
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consuming without paying while shopping
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Posted 6 months ago #
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I usually have a rule no opening packages until they are paid for. Sometimes, though, my kids get so famished or thirsty that they cry and so, I too, will open a package and pay when I'm done shopping. When the lines in a supermarket are VERY long, I can't see waiting for 15 minutes to pay for a drink and then return to shop!
I hear your question, though. Well asked.Posted 6 months ago # -
If you'll actually pay for it there should be nothing wrong.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Ask the store people if they mind. Although I think the assumption is they don't, in which case I agree with Sam2.
Posted 6 months ago # -
I would imagine it depends on the policy of each store.
Posted 6 months ago # -
I always knew that opening a package before paying for it is against Halacha, except if you get permission from the store owner. I may be wrong though.
I bring along snacks from home to give my kid while I shop.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Jothar - I assume It depends on if the owner is makpid. No general rules.
Posted 6 months ago # -
Why would you not be required to pay for it? It's shoplifting otherwise. The store clerk can scan the wrapper without the contents - if you get a curious look it would be a kiddush Ha-Shem to explain the kid couldn't wait to get home to eat it.
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