Work, Friends, Food and Coworkers: Coworkers aren't friends

Coworkers aren't friends

By KisstheChef - 28/12/2022 00:00

Today, in an act of friendship, I made chicken curry for a colleague and brought it to work. She looked excited and squealed, "Yum!" When leaving the office at 5pm, she told me she was "taking it to eat at home." But at 7pm, during my routine snooping around for snacks, I found the curry hidden behind a shelf. FML

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By anon - 17/04/2023 03:00

Today, I took some leftover Indian food to work, and commented to a coworker that I loved to cook recipes from other cultures. Later, I got a hearing with HR about cultural appropriation. The HR rep said, "Stick to plain chicken and boiled potatoes." FML

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By fedexed - 27/07/2009 19:12 - United States

Today, I brought my lunch to work in the only box I had lying around my apartment - a small one from FedEx. When I went to the bathroom before lunch, I returned to my desk to find that one of my coworkers had mailed my lunch back to my apartment. FML

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Well played

By FUCK THE PIGS - 26/01/2013 20:44 - United States - Oakland

Today, during lunch, my coworker offered me her food, claiming she was full. I was still quite hungry, so I accepted it. Halfway through eating the sandwiches, my boss walked in and started interrogating people over who took his lunch. I quickly realized I was the one eating it. FML

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Life imitates art

By selfish hungry baby - 11/10/2022 14:00

Today, I encountered the curry issue from 'Gavin and Stacey' when we ordered a takeaway, which my mom insisted we share around the table. I only eat tikka, and had no interest in trying anyone else's, but by the time two parents and three siblings had all had a taste of mine, there was only two mouthfuls left. I'm still hungry. FML

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By Murphy - 26/08/2018 03:30

Today, I bought ingredients for one of my favorite meals and went home to take a nap. When I woke up, my sister had cooked them for everyone else in the house, who ate it all without me. I was told that I shouldn't be angry, but instead proud of my adult sister because, "She cooked!" FML

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By anon - 06/01/2015 00:15 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I spent hours cooking an amazing dinner for my family, who had just gotten home from a trip, so we could spend some time together because I'd started to miss everyone. When they got home, they saw it all laid out and just took plates to their room, without even telling me they were home. FML

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Wealth gap

By Anonymous - 06/01/2023 08:00 - Canada - Regina

Today, a coworker threw my lunch in the trash. They'd just got back from holidays, and I use the same containers they do. My leftovers "looked like something they'd eat", so they thought it was something they'd forgotten before going on holidays. It was leftovers that I'd been spacing out, trying to make last till payday. FML

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Magpie eyes

By Anonymous - 05/10/2023 16:30

Today, I spent an hour making my favorite work lunches, then portioning them out so I could have them all week. I later came home to a pile of empty containers. My girlfriend said, "Sorry, I got the munchies. Also, can you please do the dishes?" FML

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Noooooo! Duuuuude!

By Thai rice mistake - 12/02/2013 08:04 - United States - Oakland

Today, I was super hungry and went to a Thai restaurant. The waitress left two small bowls of fried rice on the counter, and I thought they were for me. I ate one and a lady came over screaming. Apparently the small cups of rice was part of a religious ceremony. FML

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Confused

By Nathanael Johnson - This FML is from back in 2019 but it's good stuff

Today, my roommate came home from work and yelled at me for my dinner being too spicy. The same dinner he denied stealing. FML

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Chazzster 28

Wednesday 28 December 2022 2:29

While many people like spicy foods, not everyone does… OP your heart was on the right place. But in the future, before just bringing in food for someone ask first if they would like it. Many people have dietary restrictions or preferences that might not be obvious. And of course, not everyone likes the same things.

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 28 December 2022 4:56

So your attempt to curry favor with your co-worker was a naan-starter?

Comments

Anderling 32

Wednesday 28 December 2022 0:12

Oof. I’m so sorry, OP. At least you tried, and it was 100% a jerk move to hide the container and lie about it to your face.

bleuroze 4

Wednesday 28 December 2022 0:55

It really is the thought that counts, and if she hadn't wanted to spare your feelings, she would have told you it wasn't appreciated. Tomorrow, ask her if she has any pointers for next time you make it.

Chazzster 28

Wednesday 28 December 2022 2:29

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 28 December 2022 4:56

So your attempt to curry favor with your co-worker was a naan-starter?

cacheson 41

Wednesday 28 December 2022 6:15

It’s still possible she forgot to grab it…

RawrXD 4

Wednesday 28 December 2022 20:13

Well now you have some delicious homemade curry for dinner and you know youll like it!

bigredmonkeybutt 28

Thursday 29 December 2022 0:55

Today, the coworker who refuses to listen to me when I say I am not interested in a relationship of any type, brought me some food from home. I had to fake liking it to keep from looking like a total ass in front of everyone, and threw the food away as soon as I could. FML.