DONATIONS

[Teddy Lancaster <teddy@runningbear.com>]

> Another thing I find onerous is the use of euphemisms.  For example,
> calling the non-member fee a "discount" or a "bookkeeping fee."  In
> this case, calling a required charge a "donation."
Hear, hear!!!!

But WHY?????  It is already on our membership renewal to donate to the trails fund if we wish.  WHY make it a "mandatory donation" at the door?  The logic evades me....

I, for one, would rather and am more apt to give MORE if ASKED rather than mandated!!!!

Is there some subtle psychology I am missing?

Teddy
 

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Teddy Lancaster
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