In a shocking admission, writer Jia Tolentino has revealed a surprising secret about her shopping habits at upscale grocery store Whole Foods. In a conversation with cartoonist and author Art Spiegelman, Tolentino confessed that she has, on several occasions, taken advantage of the store's "customer error" policy by pocketing produce that she didn't pay for. The policy, which allows customers to take items that are priced incorrectly, has been a subject of controversy in the past, with some accusing the store of encouraging theft. Tolentino's candid admission raises questions about the ethics of taking advantage of such policies and the implications for store employees who may be affected by such behavior.
When Spiegelman suggested pocketing produce from Whole Foods, Tolentino confessed she already had "on several occasions."