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What's the proper etiquette on grabbing freebies around the office? How can we draw a line between stealing/wasting resources and enjoying the treats? I work in a tech company so free food and drinks are plenty around the workplace. Consider the following scenarios:
- Grab a whole leftover pizza home from a working lunch
- Sign up for social events but drop out in the last minute without a good reason
- Collect all empty beer bottles to get the deposit
Any pointers and explanations are appreciated!
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Jan Doggen, Joe Strazzere, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Nov 19 '14 at 21:48
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What's the proper etiquette on grabbing freebies around the office? How can we draw a line between stealing/wasting resources and enjoying the treats? I work in a tech company so free food and drinks are plenty around the workplace. Consider the following scenarios:
- Grab a whole leftover pizza home from a working lunch
- Sign up for social events but drop out in the last minute without a good reason
- Collect all empty beer bottles to get the deposit
Any pointers and explanations are appreciated!
unprofessional-behavior morale
closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Jan Doggen, Joe Strazzere, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Nov 19 '14 at 21:48
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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If people are eating the company provided food then that doesn't seem particularly toxic. Why do you want the left-over food to be there at the end of the day? Your no alcohol rule is caused by the alcohol brought into tue office by the company, which seems a little silly. But, maybe some people had a very late night and decided they deserved one of the company beers that had been lying around for a few weeks. I don't think that's a problem either...
– Ben
Nov 19 '14 at 4:55
Hey @lacampane11a, I've made a edit to the end of this post to make it seem less subjective. I hope this is ok. Please edit it again if needed.
– yochannah
Nov 19 '14 at 7:43
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"Any leftover pizzas or veggie & dip for some working lunch would be gone by the end of the day" - Is that a bad thing, or do you prefer that it ends up in the garbage for rodents and insects to feast on? I grew up poor, so I'll never think of throwing good food away. Your great grandparents who grew up during the Great Depression would have understood my attitude.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 19 '14 at 10:52
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There are actually three issues here - 1) many people grabbing some of the freebies each is just normal; 2) One person taking a whole pizza before anyone else has a chance at some of it, or taking all the leftover beer in one hit, is anti-social behaviour; 3) Taking money from a charity box is theft, and really should be dealt with accordingly.
– HorusKol
Nov 19 '14 at 23:00
@yochannah Thanks. I've edited extensively again to fit the rules better.
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Nov 20 '14 at 4:20
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What's the proper etiquette on grabbing freebies around the office? How can we draw a line between stealing/wasting resources and enjoying the treats? I work in a tech company so free food and drinks are plenty around the workplace. Consider the following scenarios:
- Grab a whole leftover pizza home from a working lunch
- Sign up for social events but drop out in the last minute without a good reason
- Collect all empty beer bottles to get the deposit
Any pointers and explanations are appreciated!
unprofessional-behavior morale
What's the proper etiquette on grabbing freebies around the office? How can we draw a line between stealing/wasting resources and enjoying the treats? I work in a tech company so free food and drinks are plenty around the workplace. Consider the following scenarios:
- Grab a whole leftover pizza home from a working lunch
- Sign up for social events but drop out in the last minute without a good reason
- Collect all empty beer bottles to get the deposit
Any pointers and explanations are appreciated!
unprofessional-behavior morale
edited Nov 20 '14 at 4:18
asked Nov 19 '14 at 4:40
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Jan Doggen, Joe Strazzere, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Nov 19 '14 at 21:48
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closed as primarily opinion-based by Jim G., Jan Doggen, Joe Strazzere, gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings Nov 19 '14 at 21:48
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If people are eating the company provided food then that doesn't seem particularly toxic. Why do you want the left-over food to be there at the end of the day? Your no alcohol rule is caused by the alcohol brought into tue office by the company, which seems a little silly. But, maybe some people had a very late night and decided they deserved one of the company beers that had been lying around for a few weeks. I don't think that's a problem either...
– Ben
Nov 19 '14 at 4:55
Hey @lacampane11a, I've made a edit to the end of this post to make it seem less subjective. I hope this is ok. Please edit it again if needed.
– yochannah
Nov 19 '14 at 7:43
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"Any leftover pizzas or veggie & dip for some working lunch would be gone by the end of the day" - Is that a bad thing, or do you prefer that it ends up in the garbage for rodents and insects to feast on? I grew up poor, so I'll never think of throwing good food away. Your great grandparents who grew up during the Great Depression would have understood my attitude.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 19 '14 at 10:52
2
There are actually three issues here - 1) many people grabbing some of the freebies each is just normal; 2) One person taking a whole pizza before anyone else has a chance at some of it, or taking all the leftover beer in one hit, is anti-social behaviour; 3) Taking money from a charity box is theft, and really should be dealt with accordingly.
– HorusKol
Nov 19 '14 at 23:00
@yochannah Thanks. I've edited extensively again to fit the rules better.
– user26193
Nov 20 '14 at 4:20
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If people are eating the company provided food then that doesn't seem particularly toxic. Why do you want the left-over food to be there at the end of the day? Your no alcohol rule is caused by the alcohol brought into tue office by the company, which seems a little silly. But, maybe some people had a very late night and decided they deserved one of the company beers that had been lying around for a few weeks. I don't think that's a problem either...
– Ben
Nov 19 '14 at 4:55
Hey @lacampane11a, I've made a edit to the end of this post to make it seem less subjective. I hope this is ok. Please edit it again if needed.
– yochannah
Nov 19 '14 at 7:43
5
"Any leftover pizzas or veggie & dip for some working lunch would be gone by the end of the day" - Is that a bad thing, or do you prefer that it ends up in the garbage for rodents and insects to feast on? I grew up poor, so I'll never think of throwing good food away. Your great grandparents who grew up during the Great Depression would have understood my attitude.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 19 '14 at 10:52
2
There are actually three issues here - 1) many people grabbing some of the freebies each is just normal; 2) One person taking a whole pizza before anyone else has a chance at some of it, or taking all the leftover beer in one hit, is anti-social behaviour; 3) Taking money from a charity box is theft, and really should be dealt with accordingly.
– HorusKol
Nov 19 '14 at 23:00
@yochannah Thanks. I've edited extensively again to fit the rules better.
– user26193
Nov 20 '14 at 4:20
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If people are eating the company provided food then that doesn't seem particularly toxic. Why do you want the left-over food to be there at the end of the day? Your no alcohol rule is caused by the alcohol brought into tue office by the company, which seems a little silly. But, maybe some people had a very late night and decided they deserved one of the company beers that had been lying around for a few weeks. I don't think that's a problem either...
– Ben
Nov 19 '14 at 4:55
If people are eating the company provided food then that doesn't seem particularly toxic. Why do you want the left-over food to be there at the end of the day? Your no alcohol rule is caused by the alcohol brought into tue office by the company, which seems a little silly. But, maybe some people had a very late night and decided they deserved one of the company beers that had been lying around for a few weeks. I don't think that's a problem either...
– Ben
Nov 19 '14 at 4:55
Hey @lacampane11a, I've made a edit to the end of this post to make it seem less subjective. I hope this is ok. Please edit it again if needed.
– yochannah
Nov 19 '14 at 7:43
Hey @lacampane11a, I've made a edit to the end of this post to make it seem less subjective. I hope this is ok. Please edit it again if needed.
– yochannah
Nov 19 '14 at 7:43
5
5
"Any leftover pizzas or veggie & dip for some working lunch would be gone by the end of the day" - Is that a bad thing, or do you prefer that it ends up in the garbage for rodents and insects to feast on? I grew up poor, so I'll never think of throwing good food away. Your great grandparents who grew up during the Great Depression would have understood my attitude.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 19 '14 at 10:52
"Any leftover pizzas or veggie & dip for some working lunch would be gone by the end of the day" - Is that a bad thing, or do you prefer that it ends up in the garbage for rodents and insects to feast on? I grew up poor, so I'll never think of throwing good food away. Your great grandparents who grew up during the Great Depression would have understood my attitude.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 19 '14 at 10:52
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There are actually three issues here - 1) many people grabbing some of the freebies each is just normal; 2) One person taking a whole pizza before anyone else has a chance at some of it, or taking all the leftover beer in one hit, is anti-social behaviour; 3) Taking money from a charity box is theft, and really should be dealt with accordingly.
– HorusKol
Nov 19 '14 at 23:00
There are actually three issues here - 1) many people grabbing some of the freebies each is just normal; 2) One person taking a whole pizza before anyone else has a chance at some of it, or taking all the leftover beer in one hit, is anti-social behaviour; 3) Taking money from a charity box is theft, and really should be dealt with accordingly.
– HorusKol
Nov 19 '14 at 23:00
@yochannah Thanks. I've edited extensively again to fit the rules better.
– user26193
Nov 20 '14 at 4:20
@yochannah Thanks. I've edited extensively again to fit the rules better.
– user26193
Nov 20 '14 at 4:20
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free food & drinks at work is the norm
Do my greedy co-workers make my workplace toxic by grabbing the freebies (or not) around the office?
I think you're over-reacting. Your company is providing free food for the employees. Of course they're helping themselves. Leftovers shouldn't be left overnight anyway.
It's wrong to compare this with stealing money from the money-box, which is literally theft.
Of course, running away with entire pizzas is a bit discourteous, and you should take this up with whomever is arranging for food to be delivered.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
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If your company is the provider of the food and drink that is being taken, and is not charging its employees for it, then I don't see why you are allowing this 'problem' to bother you so much.
The only real problem you mentioned is the theft of charity contributions, but you say that that has now been taken care of.
Being able to keep a sense of proportion about what really matters and what doesn't is one of the qualities that enables people to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with their colleagues. I'd suggest you work on yours a bit more.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
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up vote
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free food & drinks at work is the norm
Do my greedy co-workers make my workplace toxic by grabbing the freebies (or not) around the office?
I think you're over-reacting. Your company is providing free food for the employees. Of course they're helping themselves. Leftovers shouldn't be left overnight anyway.
It's wrong to compare this with stealing money from the money-box, which is literally theft.
Of course, running away with entire pizzas is a bit discourteous, and you should take this up with whomever is arranging for food to be delivered.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
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up vote
8
down vote
free food & drinks at work is the norm
Do my greedy co-workers make my workplace toxic by grabbing the freebies (or not) around the office?
I think you're over-reacting. Your company is providing free food for the employees. Of course they're helping themselves. Leftovers shouldn't be left overnight anyway.
It's wrong to compare this with stealing money from the money-box, which is literally theft.
Of course, running away with entire pizzas is a bit discourteous, and you should take this up with whomever is arranging for food to be delivered.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
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up vote
8
down vote
up vote
8
down vote
free food & drinks at work is the norm
Do my greedy co-workers make my workplace toxic by grabbing the freebies (or not) around the office?
I think you're over-reacting. Your company is providing free food for the employees. Of course they're helping themselves. Leftovers shouldn't be left overnight anyway.
It's wrong to compare this with stealing money from the money-box, which is literally theft.
Of course, running away with entire pizzas is a bit discourteous, and you should take this up with whomever is arranging for food to be delivered.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
4,31911636
free food & drinks at work is the norm
Do my greedy co-workers make my workplace toxic by grabbing the freebies (or not) around the office?
I think you're over-reacting. Your company is providing free food for the employees. Of course they're helping themselves. Leftovers shouldn't be left overnight anyway.
It's wrong to compare this with stealing money from the money-box, which is literally theft.
Of course, running away with entire pizzas is a bit discourteous, and you should take this up with whomever is arranging for food to be delivered.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
4,31911636
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
4,31911636
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
4,31911636
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:15
Alec
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4,31911636
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suggest improvements |Â
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If your company is the provider of the food and drink that is being taken, and is not charging its employees for it, then I don't see why you are allowing this 'problem' to bother you so much.
The only real problem you mentioned is the theft of charity contributions, but you say that that has now been taken care of.
Being able to keep a sense of proportion about what really matters and what doesn't is one of the qualities that enables people to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with their colleagues. I'd suggest you work on yours a bit more.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
Erik Kowal
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up vote
4
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If your company is the provider of the food and drink that is being taken, and is not charging its employees for it, then I don't see why you are allowing this 'problem' to bother you so much.
The only real problem you mentioned is the theft of charity contributions, but you say that that has now been taken care of.
Being able to keep a sense of proportion about what really matters and what doesn't is one of the qualities that enables people to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with their colleagues. I'd suggest you work on yours a bit more.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
Erik Kowal
20614
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
If your company is the provider of the food and drink that is being taken, and is not charging its employees for it, then I don't see why you are allowing this 'problem' to bother you so much.
The only real problem you mentioned is the theft of charity contributions, but you say that that has now been taken care of.
Being able to keep a sense of proportion about what really matters and what doesn't is one of the qualities that enables people to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with their colleagues. I'd suggest you work on yours a bit more.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
Erik Kowal
20614
If your company is the provider of the food and drink that is being taken, and is not charging its employees for it, then I don't see why you are allowing this 'problem' to bother you so much.
The only real problem you mentioned is the theft of charity contributions, but you say that that has now been taken care of.
Being able to keep a sense of proportion about what really matters and what doesn't is one of the qualities that enables people to maintain friendly and cooperative relations with their colleagues. I'd suggest you work on yours a bit more.
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
Erik Kowal
20614
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
Erik Kowal
20614
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
Erik Kowal
20614
answered Nov 19 '14 at 7:06
Erik Kowal
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20614
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If people are eating the company provided food then that doesn't seem particularly toxic. Why do you want the left-over food to be there at the end of the day? Your no alcohol rule is caused by the alcohol brought into tue office by the company, which seems a little silly. But, maybe some people had a very late night and decided they deserved one of the company beers that had been lying around for a few weeks. I don't think that's a problem either...
– Ben
Nov 19 '14 at 4:55
Hey @lacampane11a, I've made a edit to the end of this post to make it seem less subjective. I hope this is ok. Please edit it again if needed.
– yochannah
Nov 19 '14 at 7:43
5
"Any leftover pizzas or veggie & dip for some working lunch would be gone by the end of the day" - Is that a bad thing, or do you prefer that it ends up in the garbage for rodents and insects to feast on? I grew up poor, so I'll never think of throwing good food away. Your great grandparents who grew up during the Great Depression would have understood my attitude.
– Vietnhi Phuvan
Nov 19 '14 at 10:52
2
There are actually three issues here - 1) many people grabbing some of the freebies each is just normal; 2) One person taking a whole pizza before anyone else has a chance at some of it, or taking all the leftover beer in one hit, is anti-social behaviour; 3) Taking money from a charity box is theft, and really should be dealt with accordingly.
– HorusKol
Nov 19 '14 at 23:00
@yochannah Thanks. I've edited extensively again to fit the rules better.
– user26193
Nov 20 '14 at 4:20