So I frequently point out when somebody is doing something morally/ethically not to society's standards. I can make them feel bad and then they question whatever they are doing.
Its so funny because I do not live within society's general moral code. (Says the individualist, egoist and existentialist).
But that is contradicting, right? Thats what I was thinking. I was just like... wait... I am telling people to act morally while I do not (unless I choose to).
Then I realized that opinion I had right there was incorrect. I found a loophole.
Since I do not adhere to the moral code, it doesn't make it wrong to tell a person to follow the moral code.
PLUS usually when I tell people to act "ethically", it is generally for my advantage (egoism).
Haha I am so happy.
The reason why I was pondering this, is because I am currently arguing with a company that is making me pay a cancellation fee. The only thing they have on me is that I hit "I agree to these terms and conditions". But I already have 3 arguments against them just for that point.
Here is a tip:
The easiest way to win any case (this isn't a court case, but still) with a large corporation is to make you seem like the innocent by-stander. Just talk about how this is effecting you, make them feel bad about it, question their morals and ask them why they would be mean. If this is in court, it should work nicely. Otherwise, you may have to just show the public the way this company is treating you.
But here is an example:
You are trying to return a $40 purchase at a store, and part of your receipt is torn and you don't know where the other part is. They say you must have the entire receipt. Well, tell them how this is $40 you are out. Ask them specifically say "As a person, how would you feel if $40 was ripped out of your bank account right now?" say things like "This could pay for some groceries for me/my family". In any way shape or form, make them seem like the bad guy. Always ask for upper management. Never be afraid to make an EDUCATED SCENE. What I mean is don't panic on the floor, know what you are talking about. Have legitimate arguments planned out for what you want to say. For example (for this argument):
Say JC Penny allows returns WITHOUT receipts
Say that paper tears easily, and it is not your fault that this store doesn't print things out in stone or tattoo them onto your body
DO NOT say things like "You have lost all of my future business from this store". They don't care.
The other funny thing is that I say I am an egoist, individualist and existentialist, and yet I do not follow any philosophical principles... including them. Because they all basically mean I live my life for me and only me. So it would be another contradiction to say I follow these principles, because then you are really contradicting yourself.
Get it? Probably not.
See you in the future.
Its so funny because I do not live within society's general moral code. (Says the individualist, egoist and existentialist).
But that is contradicting, right? Thats what I was thinking. I was just like... wait... I am telling people to act morally while I do not (unless I choose to).
Then I realized that opinion I had right there was incorrect. I found a loophole.
Since I do not adhere to the moral code, it doesn't make it wrong to tell a person to follow the moral code.
PLUS usually when I tell people to act "ethically", it is generally for my advantage (egoism).
Haha I am so happy.
The reason why I was pondering this, is because I am currently arguing with a company that is making me pay a cancellation fee. The only thing they have on me is that I hit "I agree to these terms and conditions". But I already have 3 arguments against them just for that point.
Here is a tip:
The easiest way to win any case (this isn't a court case, but still) with a large corporation is to make you seem like the innocent by-stander. Just talk about how this is effecting you, make them feel bad about it, question their morals and ask them why they would be mean. If this is in court, it should work nicely. Otherwise, you may have to just show the public the way this company is treating you.
But here is an example:
You are trying to return a $40 purchase at a store, and part of your receipt is torn and you don't know where the other part is. They say you must have the entire receipt. Well, tell them how this is $40 you are out. Ask them specifically say "As a person, how would you feel if $40 was ripped out of your bank account right now?" say things like "This could pay for some groceries for me/my family". In any way shape or form, make them seem like the bad guy. Always ask for upper management. Never be afraid to make an EDUCATED SCENE. What I mean is don't panic on the floor, know what you are talking about. Have legitimate arguments planned out for what you want to say. For example (for this argument):
Say JC Penny allows returns WITHOUT receipts
Say that paper tears easily, and it is not your fault that this store doesn't print things out in stone or tattoo them onto your body
DO NOT say things like "You have lost all of my future business from this store". They don't care.
The other funny thing is that I say I am an egoist, individualist and existentialist, and yet I do not follow any philosophical principles... including them. Because they all basically mean I live my life for me and only me. So it would be another contradiction to say I follow these principles, because then you are really contradicting yourself.
Get it? Probably not.
See you in the future.
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