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by scott_s
5767 days ago
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I was curious, so I checked the dictionary definition (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribe): Definition of BRIBE 1: money or favor given or promised in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust 2: something that serves to induce or influence I think it's important to distinguish between uses 1 and 2. You're describing, and I've defended, use 2. As far as I'm concerned, use 2 is indistinguishable from paying more for something better. I still consider use 1 unethical, assuming that the person in a position of trust is supposed to treat everyone equally with no favoritism of any kind. I don't consider a maitre d' at a restaurant to be in such a position of trust. |
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