Lingitz had violated “societal norms and common customer understanding regarding free-sample practices.”
Ha! Don’t bet on “societal norms” when there is money involved. Better put up a sign with a clear policy if you want to be able to stop anyone from loading up.
I am guilty of double dipping. I would grab the first one then I forget some item so I would go back to the section and grab another sample.:)
One time I was at a COSTCO and there was an unattended box of truffles for sampling. I kept walking away and then going back, and before I knew it, I had eaten the whole box! I was ashamed, but I just couldn’t help myself.