Originally Posted by
SJCFlyerLG
Clearly, ethical behavior has escaped both the sales people and the intended targets. I wouldn't attend a presentation where I clearly had absolutely no intention of buying, or worse, to insult the sales people to cut it short. Obviously, YMMV.
I wouldn't call it unethical when they tell you the gift is free, no strings attached, all you have to do is come in and listen to the presentation. The worst thing about these is that if you don't know how to say no or handle a high pressure sales pitch, it can suck a lot of time and energy out of you when you could be out enjoying your vacation instead.