Do You Get Something You Shouldn't For Free & Do You Feel Guilty?

Question

I was talking to a friend recently and she said that the cable company put HBO on her service by mistake so she is getting it, but not charged for it.
When I asked if she was going to do anything about it, her rationale was, it's their screw up. I don't watch it much anyway.
It's easy for even the most honest person to rationalize getting something for nothing.
Like going to Wal-Mart and when you look at your receipt, you realize they might of not charged you for that $5 item. But if someone were double charged, you know most would make a "v-line" to the customer service counter.
So be honest, do you get something for free, and how do you feel about it?

Answer 1

Honestly, I feel like I have been cheated so much in life and stuff like that happens so rarely to me that i don't feel guilty. I feel guilty if I hurt someone else or i get something someone else should have, but if a huge million dollar corporation like wal mart doesn't charge me for something they won't even notice it, plus i spend so much money there anyway, there's no reason to feel guilty. McDonalds probably owes me $500 in food i paid for that wasn't in my bag!

Answer 2

I personally feel very guilty if I get something for nothing. I have been know to return to a store and pay for something I was not charged for.

I figure I would want someone to do the same if I messed up and besides that, When I die, I don't want to be turned away from heaven for not being honest.

Answer 3

Free equals good as long as some Peon isn't getting screwed over for my gain. Guilt is for chumps, if it feels bad don't do it! Simple, then there's no need to feel guilty.

Answer 4

Happy that I got something for nothing it a great feeling should be more of it.~~

Answer 5

just luck?