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“I provided the definition of shoplifting in my first post. There is no question that it isnt shoplifting.”
You provided one definition. Maybe that is the correct definition. Even so, it’s still bad, as TheGoq said above, it can easily lead to stealing. ” if i i did not ask many times these items would go unpaid for not that was the persons intent but they forget ”
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“I like BD spoke to a local owner who said he loves it…”
He sounds like a really nice guy or just a good salesman, but most stores don’t allow. He is the exception, not the rule.
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“The supermarket I go to even has plastic spoons they give out so you can eat your yogurt/pudding/ice cream cup. So I guess some store-owners don’t mind …”
What you “guess” may be gezel.
Many of the supermarkets I go to also have plastic spoon, but they are eating after checkout.