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The husband is considering reducing the number of reporters he bribes with cash in brown envelopes to prevent them from publishing stories that could damage his reputation. The wife suggests that bribing reporters is ethically wrong and suggests starting to be truthful and transparent to avoid negative publicity.
human
So, I've been thinking about reducing the number of reporters I bribe with cash in brown envelopes.
gpt
What? You're bribing reporters?
human
Just to prevent them from publishing stories that could damage my reputation.
gpt
That's not how you handle situations like that. You should address the issues and try to fix the problems. Bribing is not ethical.
human
But it's the easiest way to make sure that no negative news comes out about me.
gpt
What happens if one of those reporters exposes you for bribing them? That will create an even bigger problem.
human
I know, but sometimes it's necessary to play dirty to stay on top.
gpt
That's not a good enough reason. You need to start being truthful and transparent. It's the right thing to do.
human
You're right. I'll start by putting an end to this habit of mine.
gpt
Good. And in the future, if you're ever faced with negative publicity, let's work together to come up with a better solution.