Hey everyone,
In a lot of the jobs I have had, I have the opportunity to make recommendations to customers. Sometimes, that calls for lying to the customer in order to make a better profit. This goes against my ethical values, as I do not like to lie. However, in the business world, lying is accepted and usually encouraged, because although you may not like a certain item, that item may be the most expensive and by lying and saying you like that item, your company will gain profit from the purchase.
Just this past week, while I was at work, a table asked my opinion on a burger. Although, I did not personally like the burger, I knew it was expensive and told them it was good anyway. Going against my morals at work helps me by gaining profit for the business, which makes my mangers happy. In business, ethics sometimes get pushed aside in order to succeed. It's wrong, but also works very well and is a good tactic for businesses to use, especially in marketing.
Sometimes you do have to lie in order to sell your product. I think it's okay to lie as long as the product is popular and generally liked by other customers. I avoid saying that it is one of my favorite menu items by saying "This is on of the most popular items on the menu!" It helps sell items and you make more money!
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