Right outside my office there is a sign that says "No Soliciting." Upon request I have given my business card with webpage information to several coworkers. Last week I sold two pairs of earrings to a coworker (in the office), and this week she wants to buy another pair. I'm pretty sure that I am not soliciting as long as they are asking to buy it, right? I'm not walking around saying "Hey, look at this, you should buy it!" I simply mention that I make jewelry and some people have asked to see it. Then I mention that I could bring some pieces in so they could see it... and buy it...
The following is from Dictionary.com:
so·lic·it
verb (used with object)
1. to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
2. to entreat or petition (someone or some agency): to solicit the committee for funds.
3. to seek to influence or incite to action especially unlawful or wrong action.
4. to offer to have sex with in exchange for money.
Well, I know I'm not offering to have sex with a coworker for money, so I'm good on that one. Number 3 troubles me though... "To seek to influence or incite to action, especially unlawful or wrong action." I am seeking for my coworkers to buy from me... and selling them jewelry while I'm supposed to be working and while they are supposed to be working is a wrong action... oh my. I think I may be soliciting my coworkers.
Yikes... maybe I should stick to giving them my card.
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