In these times we live in, its generally held to be easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission. And its pervasive, because if you get away with it once, you start to believe that's the way its done. Or at least that YOU can do it, and get away with it.

The problem with that attitude, in this connection, is that it disrespects the customer. And when you're disrespected you are unlikely to come back for more.

Stupid is as stupid does.
-- Forest Gump, July 6, 1994, Greenbow, Alabama.