Another reason cited was that in the case of criminal charges, the federal government is looking to send a message to others in the industry.

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That is a pretty powerful message we send to others and ourselves with our purses!

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Think about the message you send others when you are slow to respond to requests, quick to complain or blame, or look to others to take the initiative to offer solutions.

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Others have partnered with prominent restaurant chefs to send a message that they're serious about offering gourmet food for their best customers.

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