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Depends where you live. In my part of the US, this is fairly common or similarly someone will leave the sales sheet in the kitchen/break room.
I wouldn’t overthink it as a negative thing.
Rising Star
I love office environments that discourage the selling of things for your kids. Unless it’s something I can give you cash for an have right now leave me alone!
It’s funny…my workplace has a no solicitation policy, but it’s never enforced for Girl Scout cookies. I think it’s creepy.
Hahaha OP should respond to their senior with: ‘I’d love to, but I understand this violates our company policy’
My word for that would be obnoxious. But seriously, it may not mean anything all that negative, people just tend to get annoying with that stuff. I don't think offices should encourage that, but some workplaces seem to think it's harmless fun.
Neither - annoying and maybe even a little manipulative
I think it's pretty normal. My coworkers are always bringing in some fundraiser or another from their kids' school. You can always politely say no and that it's not in the budget or something if you really don't want to buy them. But don't feel pressured just because somebody is asking!
If you don't want to to, I will on your behalf. Just put me in touch and I will buy the girl scout cookies.
Cute/Funny, because she’s just plugging her daughter and GS cookies are delicious! Now, if she’s pestering you about it then it’s weird
Rising Star
Depends what relationship you have with your coworker. if you feel comfortable doing this, I say go for it. Otherwise, if you don't them too well I wouldn't