On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 04:07:50 -0700, "David Schwartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote, quoted or indirectly quoted someone who said :
> That is a bit questionable, I admit. It is questionable because the >intent is pretty obviously to get the individuals more interested in being >nice to you than looking out for the interests of their employers when they >make their purchasing decisions. I don't think this was as reprehensible as what MS did. For a start, everyone could refuse the trip if they wanted without dire consequences. They could also refuse to go out partying each night with the salesmen. They could refrain from alcohol (as I did). Even though I don't think in most cases the salesmen went so far as to purchase hookers or lap dancers, they did after the evening's revelry know something about the client that potentially could be very embarrasing if it were revealed to a spouse, without the tiniest hint of a threat to do so. -- Canadian Mind Products, Roedy Green. http://mindprod.com Java custom programming, consulting and coaching. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
