At the office, if someone brings in bagels or muffins and offers you one, which you don't want and decline, is that still considered rude and ungrateful??
2007-06-11 05:57:43 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i don't think it is rude. It depends if they made it specially for you or they offer it to everyone. But its always good just to say no thank you and give an excuse. but not one that puts down the other people eating the muffins like i'm watching my weight, because of course they will only be forced to look down and see their own growing tummies.
2007-06-11 06:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by jellybean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it is food for many people, it is not rude to decline. Better to refuse food you do not want than take food you wouldn't eat and let it waste.
However, if it was given to you specially as a gift, then it is rude to turn it down. Some people also do not like it when they offer food at home and the guests have nothing of it.
2007-06-11 15:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't believe it is rude not to accept food offered to us. Most people are very understanding when I refuse sweet food as I am on a healthy eating plan - my Doctor advised this. Occasionally, maybe a person with little self control themselves will try to force me but I firmly refuse. It is much more important for me to stick to my healthy eating than worry about the feelings of some person who cannot accept my right to say "no thank you very much".
2007-06-11 13:58:51 · answer #3 · answered by kirrii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will depend on the culture and ethnicity of the person offering. My co workers never seem offended. What I find offensive is when you decline and the person will not take no for an answer.
2007-06-11 13:17:26 · answer #4 · answered by tacmedwarrior 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is thoughtful of the person to bring it in. You are not obligated to eat it, though. I would suggest saying something like, "Thank you for thinking of us. That's so generous. But I am not hungry right now so I think I will pass. But thank you anyway." Then smile.
If there is free food in the office, it is probably not going to go to waste.
2007-06-11 13:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by Mistress Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not rude. People should understand personal preference, dietary needs etc, and not be offended if you don't want their snacks. Tell them 'thank you' and make sure they know you appreciate the thought, but you don't have to take part.
At our job, leftovers from such things are never a problem, we love people who decline! ::grin::
2007-06-11 20:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So long as you thank them for offering and acknowledge their generosity in bringing food for everyone, it is not rude to decline.
2007-06-11 13:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would just say "I'm not hungry, but thank you very much for asking." You have to draw the line somewhere, since in my experience there are always sweets/cookies/cakes around the office.
2007-06-11 13:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by LP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i don't take food from the people in my office neither well its more less a hospital but the nurses are always bringing food and asking me if i would like some but i just say no thanks so no i don't think its rude
2007-06-11 13:04:28 · answer #9 · answered by shay nelson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's in the office setting, it shouldn't be a prob. however, if the person personally baked it and really wants u to try it, then taking one and sharing it with others is more acceptable.
2007-06-12 00:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by johntbui1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋