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 d-usa wrote:

 streamdragon wrote:
Hell, even the evil ole federal government lets you post order forms in the break room!

I will have you know that solicitations are against the rules and that any violation will not be tolerated.

But there is really nothing anybody can do if you are careless enough to leave your personal papers laying around the break room and your hooligan coworkers deface it with a bunch of random numbers

Exactly!

Hatch Act.

 Frazzled wrote:
I've never seen places restrict the selling of Girl Scout cookies. Thats just communism.

Technically it's not allowed in the rules and conditions of my workplace. It would be considered using company time and company resources to manage your own business interests. Even when its not-for-profit.

I've never seen it enforced, of course.

 sebster wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
I've never seen places restrict the selling of Girl Scout cookies. Thats just communism.

Technically it's not allowed in the rules and conditions of my workplace. It would be considered using company time and company resources to manage your own business interests. Even when its not-for-profit.

I've never seen it enforced, of course.

Yup... no solicitation policy is common here too.

And we still order cookies because no one in their right mind would get in between someone's right to Thin Mints.

It does irks me tho, that my company has a "no solicitation" policy, but every year they encourage employees to participate in the United Way Fund programs.

that!

Most stuff like that is really just to stop competitors anyway. No boss ever minded my selling boy scout chocolate and popcorn at my mom's work (my dad works for the gov. so they didn't mind either).

 whembly wrote:
Yup... no solicitation policy is common here too.

And we still order cookies because no one in their right mind would get in between someone's right to Thin Mints.

It does irks me tho, that my company has a "no solicitation" policy, but every year they encourage employees to participate in the United Way Fund programs.

that!

Yep, it's management writing policies for hypothetical problems, which basically get ignored in the daily running of the business.


In other news, Americans always go on about Thin Mints, and I've always wanted to try one... but when I was in the US I got burned on Hershey's, Reece's Pieces, Twinkies and some other stuff, so...

Remove those two words from your mind. If not willing to remove those to words from your mind Electro shock therapy helps.........damn you Sebster....thin mints.......I ssooooo hate you for making me remember...tthhhiiinnnnn mints.

REPORTED!!

 sebster wrote:

 whembly wrote:
Yup... no solicitation policy is common here too.

And we still order cookies because no one in their right mind would get in between someone's right to Thin Mints.

It does irks me tho, that my company has a "no solicitation" policy, but every year they encourage employees to participate in the United Way Fund programs.

that!

Yep, it's management writing policies for hypothetical problems, which basically get ignored in the daily running of the business.


In other news, Americans always go on about Thin Mints, and I've always wanted to try one... but when I was in the US I got burned on Hershey's, Reece's Pieces, Twinkies and some other stuff, so...

I will kidnap you and sell your soul to gypsies for Caramel DeLites...

Words cannot describe how much I hate Duck Dynasty. The whole thing is fake. Even the BEARDS are fake. When the family pitched the show, they even said it was going to be vaguely scripted. I believe they believe what they believe. But after seeing the old pics I have to wonder if they dont put on the whole "I eat what I shoot" thing.

 hotsauceman1 wrote:
Words cannot describe how much I hate Duck Dynasty. The whole thing is fake. Even the BEARDS are fake. When the family pitched the show, they even said it was going to be vaguely scripted. I believe they believe what they believe. But after seeing the old pics I have to wonder if they dont put on the whole "I eat what I shoot" thing.

You don't have to be weird backwoods hillbillies to eat what you shoot.

 sebster wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
I've never seen places restrict the selling of Girl Scout cookies. Thats just communism.

Technically it's not allowed in the rules and conditions of my workplace. It would be considered using company time and company resources to manage your own business interests. Even when its not-for-profit.

I've never seen it enforced, of course.

The plant manager gave a "gentle reminder" during one of our safety meetings that solicitations are not allowed. It came about due to some very pushy moms trying to sell gak for their kid's "whatever" team.

Excellent. People saving money in your workplace to buy Girl Scouts cookies. Manager must have young daughters

I think he just got tired of the bitching. He has a very low tolerance for it.

Start bringing in Thin Mints. Leave a box "lying" around

 sebster wrote:

In other news, Americans always go on about Thin Mints, and I've always wanted to try one... but when I was in the US I got burned on Hershey's, Reece's Pieces, Twinkies and some other stuff, so...

If I remember the next time I send in my order... I'll order some extras and send it to you.

I hope shipping to AU isn't ridiculous...

One hasn't lived until you had the Thin Mints.

EDIT: I like freezing the cookies... then eat 'em with a bowl a vanilla ice cream.

 kronk wrote:

 sebster wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
I've never seen places restrict the selling of Girl Scout cookies. Thats just communism.

Technically it's not allowed in the rules and conditions of my workplace. It would be considered using company time and company resources to manage your own business interests. Even when its not-for-profit.

I've never seen it enforced, of course.

The plant manager gave a "gentle reminder" during one of our safety meetings that solicitations are not allowed. It came about due to some very pushy moms trying to sell gak for their kid's "whatever" team.

Steer clear of the plant manager. I predict something really bad will happen to him shortly. As an official girl scout (you should see me in my short shift and matching shotguns) you feth with us, you feth with the best!

Holy gak, Sebster's never had a Thin Mint?

You literally have no idea what you are missing.

 Frazzled wrote:

 kronk wrote:

 sebster wrote:

 Frazzled wrote:
I've never seen places restrict the selling of Girl Scout cookies. Thats just communism.

Technically it's not allowed in the rules and conditions of my workplace. It would be considered using company time and company resources to manage your own business interests. Even when its not-for-profit.

I've never seen it enforced, of course.

The plant manager gave a "gentle reminder" during one of our safety meetings that solicitations are not allowed. It came about due to some very pushy moms trying to sell gak for their kid's "whatever" team.

Steer clear of the plant manager. I predict something really bad will happen to him shortly. As an official girl scout (you should see me in my short shift and matching shotguns) you feth with us, you feth with the best!

Don't you mean wiener-scouts ?

 Ouze wrote:
Holy gak, Sebster's never had a Thin Mint?

You literally have no idea what you are missing.

Thin pieces of mint?

 Hlaine Larkin mk2 wrote:

 Ouze wrote:
Holy gak, Sebster's never had a Thin Mint?

You literally have no idea what you are missing.

Thin pieces of mint?

Are you serious????

You poor, poor soul.

 Bromsy wrote:

 hotsauceman1 wrote:
Words cannot describe how much I hate Duck Dynasty. The whole thing is fake. Even the BEARDS are fake. When the family pitched the show, they even said it was going to be vaguely scripted. I believe they believe what they believe. But after seeing the old pics I have to wonder if they dont put on the whole "I eat what I shoot" thing.

You don't have to be weird backwoods hillbillies to eat what you shoot.

I get that, and I dont doupt they do it. But I think after the TV show they played it up more

@sebster

from what I've heard, american Thin Mints are like our Arnott's Mint Slice

. . . but inferior

Oh yes, I went there

 VorpalBunny74 wrote:
@sebster

from what I've heard, american Thin Mints are like our Arnott's Mint Slice

. . . but inferior

Oh yes, I went there

You poor poor soul.

You have disparaged the sacred Thin Mint.

Karma will now dictate all deadly animals will now have it in for you. And sadly, you've chosen to live in Australia.

 Grey Templar wrote:

 VorpalBunny74 wrote:
@sebster

from what I've heard, american Thin Mints are like our Arnott's Mint Slice

. . . but inferior

Oh yes, I went there

You poor poor soul.

You have disparaged the sacred Thin Mint.

Karma will now dictate all deadly animals will now have it in for you. And sadly, you've chosen to live in Australia.

Australia sucks then You have no chance for Girl Scout cookies. So........(bunch of periods) deprived.

 hotsauceman1 wrote:
Words cannot describe how much I hate Duck Dynasty. The whole thing is fake. Even the BEARDS are fake. When the family pitched the show, they even said it was going to be vaguely scripted. I believe they believe what they believe. But after seeing the old pics I have to wonder if they dont put on the whole "I eat what I shoot" thing.

Never bothered watching the show, but from what I've seen on these boards, I'd say the personas they put on are no different than rock singers, other actors, or for that matter, any other performer who adopts a public character or way of behavior when the cameras are on that brings in the cash.

I laughed my butt off when they freezer broke and the meat spoiled. Then they spent all day looking to dump it

 Grey Templar wrote:
Karma will now dictate all deadly animals will now have it in for you. And sadly, you've chosen to live in Australia.

I believe our deadly fauna will stand by my opinion

 VorpalBunny74 wrote:
@sebster

from what I've heard, american Thin Mints are like our Arnott's Mint Slice

. . . but inferior

Oh yes, I went there

HERESY!*

Exterminatus will commence!

*disclaimer: I've never had Arnott's Mint Slice.

I guess it's too 'Murrican then? Anyone in Europe get them?

Is it like a lot of American sweets which are apparently fantastic but actually not very nice when compared with stuff where you live?

 SilverMK2 wrote:
Is it like a lot of American sweets which are apparently fantastic but actually not very nice when compared with stuff where you live?

Actually it might be because they use different ingredients in some different countries for some odd reason.