Posted by C2FThom at edutopia.mpsaz.org on March 24, 2004 at 17:42:07:
In Reply to: I got in trouble for promoting Jersey Girl at work posted by SpikedTissue on March 24, 2004 at 15:46:06:
...for offering my (negative) opinions on some films when customers have asked me. I was working at a multiplex, so obviously we'd have people ask us about the movies. Our management contended that it was bad business to try and help keep people from wasting money on bad movies.
Needless to say (or perhaps I need to, since nobody knows me) I just ignored that policy. No way in hell I'm going to lie about my opinion of a movie just to sell a ticket. Besides, I'd always recommend them something better to see.
It's a tricky matter to decide where to draw the line between individualism and adherence to the rules. I say draw the line when your integrity would be compromised; otherwise, try to respect the rules.
But you should be able to find a way to talk Jersey Girl without them breathing down your neck. It may just help to state that such are your "personal" opinions.