What can a New York pay-what-you-want donut experiment teach us about trust?

[Anonymous]

so I set up a little "donut shop" in New York just to test people's trust. I basically had it as pay whatever you want for some coffee and donuts. in the end I ended up getting $13 back. what do you think about these types of experiments? if I had more products would you think more people would give some money? I just think its interesting to see what people end up doing if you do these types of things.

[purplepoppy]

Over here we have a shop called the yellow honesty shop that sells baked goods. There's no staff, you simply add up yourself and put your money in a basket. There's virtually no theft. There are also "pay what you can" restaurants which have been operating successfully for years

[NathanDavis]

that experiment has nothing to do with trust...

you clearly stated they can pay whatever they want, which also includes zero cents

now, if you "really" want to test whether or not you can "trust" people... just leave the donuts and the coffee ready to grab with I sign that reads "I trust that you just won't take these coffee and donuts"

and then, see how that goes, lol...

[exitseven]

I saw a company called Honor Snacks that set up displays in police and fire departments. They would have a cardbord box with snacks in it. there was a little slot in the box where you were supposed to put the money. in. They did not, last too long.

[strateguy632]

In general people don't want to pay. So "pay-what-you-want" they don't want. ... I would put in a couple quarters for stuff usually sold for ten times more $5.00. T. b. h.

[Anonymous]

Cool fake story bro

[Asker]

wdym 😞