Is this wrong

[crazypoohbear]

I work as a receptionist at a credit Union.

There is a secretary who's desk is within sight of my desk.
She works for a different company than mine.

She keeps a small bowl of candy on her desk.

There are times when the "public" from my Credit Union has to pass her desk to use the facilities. I have noticed that many of these people will stop at her desk when she is not there and help themselves to her candy. Some of them take a handful!

I find this totally rude for a few reasons
1) they are not customers of her's
2) she is not at her desk
3) they take a handful
4) they look around to see if any one is watching before taking.
5) there is no indication that it is for the general public.I have things on my desk that I would not expect people to help themselves to!

P.S. She buys the candy herself it is not supplied by her company.

Am I wrong to think they should not be helping themselves??
What do you think???

[Altair]

While "handfulls" may be pushing the limits of good taste, I would think candy in a jar on a desk or counter is there for others to enjoy.

[Dakota Rose]

I agree. People shouldn't be gluttons, but she's put it there for people to enjoy.

[disneydrmr]

I agree.. our receptionist has a candy jar on her desk and the public that comes in will help themselves also.. if it's not for the public to share then it should be placed where the public has no access to it. I do agree that taking a handful is pushing it though...

[NotaGeek]

I am a firm believer that people that put candy on their desk know it's going to be taken. If you don't want people to take a "handful" then don't put it out. Free is free ... and no one considers what is appropriate when it comes to candy!

I always have a candy bowl in my office for my employees ... I don't care how much people take, if it becomes a monetary issue, I will remove the bowl. I think it's equally in bad form to put out a bowl and then survey whats taken, it kind of defeats the purpose.

[crazypoohbear]

I just wanted to clarify that the people who are taking the handfuls of candy are not visiting the company she works for, they are passing by her desk on the way to the bathrooms and it always seems they only take the candy when she is not at her desk.
They don't acknowledge her when she is there.