Hypothetical ethics question... WWYD?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hypothetical ethics question... WWYD?

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:30:10 AM EDT

Just a random question I thought of today while driving home. Say you work at a business that specializes in romantic events for couples - spa, adventures, whatever. There is a rather wealthy man (read - generous tips) who has come in several times with different women. You happen to know that one of them is his wife, and she and the others seem oblivious to each other. Do you decide that:

A - It's none of your business, and say nothing
B - You like all of the money he gives you, so you say nothing
C - Tell his wife
D - Other (what?)

What say you?

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:32:15 AM EDT

[#1]

Maybe they have an open relationship.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:32:52 AM EDT

[#2]

MYOB

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:33:05 AM EDT

[#3]

A (plus a little B)

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:34:12 AM EDT

[#4]

None of my business. I would draw the line if he wanted me to lie to his wife and cover for him, mainly because I wouldn't want to be in the middle of the drama.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:34:22 AM EDT

[#5]

D. If you have a problem refuse his business. Explain to him that it's a family oriented place and he should go elsewhere. Don't do this in front of his wife or gfs.

I'd probably take his money though. None of my business. I don't know what it's like in his marriage.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:35:20 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
A (plus a little B)

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:36:37 AM EDT

[#7]

I'm normally not for MYOB because most of the time someone gets hurt, but in this scenario MYOB. You have no idea what the dynamic of his relationship is with his wife is so bringing it up in any manner is extremely unprofessional.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:37:32 AM EDT

[#8]

don't say a word

try to befriend his wife and then take her

she's probably horny

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:38:02 AM EDT

[#9]

Its between him, his wife and his God IMO. MYOB.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:38:54 AM EDT

[#10]

MYOB. If you can't handle stuff like this, open up a flower shop instead...OK, bad example.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:39:34 AM EDT

[#11]

I'm going to expand on my MYOB reply. I try to live my life with honor and within a certain moral code. I will never force that upon anyone else. I live my life the way I want and not worry about what others do. Though I will think of him as a scumbag.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:39:40 AM EDT

[#12]

Other - I'd stop handling the guy as a client (pass him on to someone else) and start looking for a new job.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:40:06 AM EDT

[#13]

Waiters at high end restaurants know to never say "Welcome back, Mr (whatever)" if you are a regular there and ever show up with a woman (or different woman, or whatever)

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:40:54 AM EDT

[#14]

BLACK MAIL HIM AND GET PAID!!!

is something I would not recommend doing.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:42:56 AM EDT

[#15]

Rat him out and nail his suddenly available (ex)wife, who will be too grateful to refuse.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:48:45 AM EDT

[#16]

She knows. They always know.
Since she obviously doesn't care, why should you?

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:53:16 AM EDT

[#17]

You should have worked out these moral dilemmas before you got into the romantic events business.

Posted: 7/6/2012 11:54:37 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
None of my business. I would draw the line if he wanted me to lie to his wife and cover for him, mainly because I wouldn't want to be in the middle of the drama.

This

Posted: 7/6/2012 12:09:53 PM EDT

[#19]

Other.

Do nothing.

It's stupid-dangerous to get in the middle of any of that shit, unless it's a very close relative.

How do you know the wife isn't hearing stories of his escapades and getting off on it because that's the only way she can?

If you can't stomach that type of stuff happening on the part of complete strangers, find another line of work.

Posted: 7/6/2012 12:09:58 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
BLACK MAIL HIM AND GET PAID!!!

And then if his wife is hot, tell her anyway after you have the money and then make her your sammich maker.

Posted: 7/6/2012 12:14:42 PM EDT

[#21]

In general as a private citizen, it is unwise to get involved in marital issues which includes domestic abuse. Why? Because that then makes you the target and they might do vandalism, kill your pets, etc.. There's not much chance of getting justice for such attacks.

After all, if they would do it to their loved one, what possibly makes one think they wouldn't attack a stranger?
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Posted: 7/6/2012 12:23:03 PM EDT

[#22]

MYOFB

Posted: 7/6/2012 12:33:39 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
In general as a private citizen, it is unwise to get involved in marital issues which includes domestic abuse. Why? Because that then makes you the target and they might do vandalism, kill your pets, etc.. There's not much chance of getting justice for such attacks.

After all, if they would do it to their loved one, what possibly makes one think they wouldn't attack a stranger?

+1

Don't get caught up in it. The guy could end up being a complete psycho. I personally wouldn't want to worry about someone doing something crazy like putting a bomb on my doorstep, mailbox,car....

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