You might want to paraphrase the article a bit more for those who are not subscribers.

At my office, my group's admin. told me how she bought a dress for a party and returned it the next day.

I'm not sure if this behavior is an epidemic but I'm amazed how proud some people are at bending the rules beyond breaking - in effect stealing.

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Someday we'll reach an understanding - meet me halfway that's where I'm going to be.