Dunno if that term is used in USA, but here, 'Ligging' means freeloading; especially at corporate events.
This morning I had some interesting observations at the LoTRO II launch.
I attend loads of medical conferences where Healthcare IT companies, drug companies etc have lovely young things staffing promotional stands with freebies; T-Shirts, Pens, Mugs. Sometimes it's really nice stuff (PDAs, Desk Clocks, MP3 players etc)
I notice the timid types who dutifully listen to the representatives' sales patter for 10 minutes, then mumble "I don't suppose any of those mugs are going spare?". Some listen to the spiel then lack the confidence to even ask and wander away having wasted 10 minutes.
My preferred method is to smile, and as they're about to launch into their sales patter, say "I'm being really cheeky, but I'm in a dash, and I did promise my son I'd try to get him a Mug/Pen/T-Shirt/Penile Clamp" and take said freeby before they have chance to say anything.
Today there was quite a bit of ph4t l00tz around, and the sociology was fascinating.
A few non-gamer journalists glanced disdainfully at the free Gold Edition of LoTRO they were given, pulled a face and left it on their seat. (Next to Nobby )
One Spanish Geek listened to some junior salesman from one of the Software Houses rambling on and on, while the ninja-looters emptied the stand around them. By the time Jose had extricated himself from the droning sales-pitch, there wasn't so much as a sticker left.
Anywho, I now have a nice selection of middle-earth clay pipes, mouse mats, Gold editions of LoTRO (all Euro editions and spoken for, before you ask), as well as the usual free trial CDs and discounted game-time.
What's your technique?
Oh and if there are any more Beta Keys for Jumpgate Evolution tomorrow, anyone want me to grab?