I'm the secretary for a section consisting of 7 people. It's only 2 that are bothersome. They ask what am I eating, where did I buy it from, would I like to share, etc. Short of leaving the office when I eat, what do I say or what do I do to get them to leave me the h*** alone? May I please have some serious suggestions as well as some hilarious ones?
Thanks,
Mom of B & D
2007-02-01 05:00:48 · 10 answers · asked by Mom of B & D 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Scott K - nice doesn't cut it. I smile and answer their questions-yet they keep it up and I'm quite tired of being nice.
Infamous Vinnie G - The boss IS one of the two!!
2007-02-01 06:15:17 · update #1
print this and put it on your desk.
2007-02-01 05:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by swimmyfishy 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Tell them your husband works for the World Wrestling Federation, or, you have a mysterious rash you can't seem to get rid of.
2007-02-01 13:05:36 · answer #2 · answered by cottagstan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just ignore them when you are eating and enjoy your food - actually totally go to town with the haute cuisine and suggest a few recipes if they want to make their own.
It seems they can't make themselves a sandwich! That's sad.
2007-02-01 13:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by LongJohns 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well....you could say..."Next question about my food or like to share...ITS YOUR TURN TO BUY OR MAKE lunch/supper for me and I get to pick whatever I want!" lol
I know they are annoying when they do that especially when you are trying to eat in peace.
Good luck!
=)
2007-02-01 13:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jadesparrow 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell them what you're eating is a dish that is found in some foreign country you KNOW they won't know what it is...tell them it tastes like **** but your doctor told you to eat it. Or tell them the main ingredient in it is tofu. lol
Honestly though, I would just say...I buy my food. You buy your food. Leave me alone :)
2007-02-01 13:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
tell them "I haven't showered in weeks, I placed second at the national burping contest, I like tacos with no meat lettuce or sauce, and fish swim underwater". all in that order without pausing.
2007-02-01 13:12:02 · answer #6 · answered by aphotic nostrum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be honest and say u don't like to share food with other people.
2007-02-01 13:09:26 · answer #7 · answered by Miki 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell them, nicely, that you don't like sharing your food and can they please quit pestering you when you eat. If that doesn't work, you might have to get a little rude with them and tell them to quit bothering you. Worst case scenario, you might have to complain to the boss about them.
2007-02-01 13:04:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I assume you eat lunch at your desk. Print up a colorful Do Not Disturb sign and put it out at lunch
2007-02-01 13:14:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you could try being nice to your co-workers.
2007-02-01 13:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by Scott K 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋