We all like to think of ourselves as decent people, but morality is tested in small moments more than grand ones. Rank these common temptations from hardest to easiest to resist.
Put the items in your preferred order.
Keeping the extra change
That awkward second when you realise you've been given a fiver too many. Do you walk back in, or convince yourself it's the universe balancing out your last parking fine?
Calling in 'sick' when you're fine
The sun's out, you're knackered, and Monday looms. Pulling a sickie feels harmless, but someone else picks up your slack and your manager isn't actually born yesterday.
Gossiping about a colleague
You promised you wouldn't say a word, but the kettle's boiled and the temptation to share is overwhelming. A small betrayal that quietly erodes trust.
Fudging an expenses claim
The pint with a client, the taxi home, the lunch that wandered into personal territory. A few quid here and there feels victimless, until everyone's doing it.
Ignoring a charity collector
You see the tabard from twenty paces and suddenly your phone needs urgent attention. Avoidance is easier than a polite no, but it leaves a small guilty residue.
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Is it ethical to pretend you've read the group chat when you've actually muted it for weeks?
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