Free Lunch!

ewarlow
ewarlow Posts: 71 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
This is what I've been bombarded with today - A coworkers last day is tomorrow so hooray, they are bringing in pizza..

Not that I won't make room for pizza in my diet, I do - often. I own a pizzeria, it happens. I just don't like things being forced on me.. what would you do? Fit the pizza into your day or bring your own lunch?
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  • chandanista
    chandanista Posts: 986 Member
    I ask whoever's ordering to please make sure there's a thin crust veggie in there for those of us watching what we eat. Then I count it, and chow down with my team.
  • thisweightsgottago
    thisweightsgottago Posts: 14 Member
    I would... Bring a veggie & fruit tray... you'll have something healthy to munch on fill up on that and just have 1 piece of pizza. Now you're an even better team player and they'll be happy and so will you.
  • southerndream24
    southerndream24 Posts: 303 Member
    I personally wouldn't eat it. I will never put something in my body I don't want just to appease someone else. If you want it enjoy, if you don't bring your own lunch.
  • NarneyK
    NarneyK Posts: 264 Member
    You can always take your own lunch and just eat with the everyone else during the "party". But if you do this, be prepared to answer a bunch of questions as to why you aren't having pizza, etc.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'd fit it in.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    I would take a whole pie for myself. Jus sayin.
  • llfretwell
    llfretwell Posts: 218 Member
    I personally wouldn't eat it. I will never put something in my body I don't want just to appease someone else. If you want it enjoy, if you don't bring your own lunch.

    This.
  • birdiecs
    birdiecs Posts: 237 Member
    Do it if you will enjoy the pizza otherwise it makes no sense to eat something and feel 'forced' while doing it.
  • amandatapar
    amandatapar Posts: 246 Member
    I bring my lunch everyday. So I would just politely turn it down.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Not that I won't make room for pizza in my diet, I do - often. I own a pizzeria, it happens. I just don't like things being forced on me..

    Is this like a hazing or do they actually put you at gunpoint over the pizza? That's so weird.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Can someone force some pizza down my gullet please?
  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Not that I won't make room for pizza in my diet, I do - often. I own a pizzeria, it happens. I just don't like things being forced on me..

    Is this like a hazing or do they actually put you at gunpoint over the pizza? That's so weird.

    ^^ This is what I wanted to know, too! It seems pretty hard core.
  • marci2lip
    marci2lip Posts: 23 Member
    Can they also order a salad with the pizza? We typically order in the last Friday of the month and when it's pizza, it's Pizza/Salad. I'll eat the toppings off of one piece of pizza and chow down on the salad. Happy medium. :)
  • babyj0
    babyj0 Posts: 531 Member
    No one is forcing you to do anything. If you don't want to it, don't eat it. If you feel like you're going to give, make room for it and work out a little extra. No biggie.
  • marci2lip
    marci2lip Posts: 23 Member
    Oops... Double post. :)
  • Melissa22G
    Melissa22G Posts: 847 Member
    Ok, ham, pineapple and jalapenos please.


    I'll take a large and expect my free pizza to be delivered with a smile.

    And it better be hot or I'm sending it back.
  • DashDeV
    DashDeV Posts: 545 Member
    That sounds like assault to me!
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    I have to fast for some tests this afternoon...

    ...so I have nothing to add to this thread...

    ...except that I wish I could have some pizza.
  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    I think you need to look up the definition of "being forced"
  • tmpecus78
    tmpecus78 Posts: 1,206 Member
    I personally wouldn't eat it. I will never put something in my body I don't want just to appease someone else. If you want it enjoy, if you don't bring your own lunch.

    QFT :drinker:
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Not that I won't make room for pizza in my diet, I do - often. I own a pizzeria, it happens. I just don't like things being forced on me..

    Is this like a hazing or do they actually put you at gunpoint over the pizza? That's so weird.

    ^^ This is what I wanted to know, too! It seems pretty hard core.

    No kidding! My coworkers brought me cake yesterday but they didn't whip out their guns or tasers or anything.

    But of course, I appreciate when they do things like that and ate a small slice. It was nice :)
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    It's not being "forced on you." Sheesh. You're an adult that can say yes and no.


    I also am getting pizza for lunch today and delighted to partake :)
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    It is not being forced on you.

    I would personally eat it because I love pizza.

    If you dont want it, pack lunch and still hang out.

    You are welcome.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    They're totally trying to sabotage you. I would seek revenge.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    This is what I've been bombarded with today - A coworkers last day is tomorrow so hooray, they are bringing in pizza..

    Not that I won't make room for pizza in my diet, I do - often. I own a pizzeria, it happens. I just don't like things being forced on me.. what would you do? Fit the pizza into your day or bring your own lunch?

    Ungracious rules of Ettiquette # 101:

    Owns pizzeria does not offer to bring in pizza.

    Bad business practices # 39:

    Owns pizzeria let's other's bring competitor pizza to her establishment.
    OR
    benefit of the doubt, lets OTHER pizza be brought to a place of business NOT her own, calling into question her need to work, the quality of her pizza and her marketing skills.

    Social Derp move #1231
    actually considering rejecting the brought in pizza.

    Solution: Serve your Pizzeria's pizza. All the problems solved. Especially because you can then choose the ingredients and even bring one or one half topped with any number of vegetables you deem healthy. May I suggest Cauliflower and Kale?
  • shrimpydoo
    shrimpydoo Posts: 112 Member
    I always make a free lunch work in. It feels good to have that control.
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    Not that I won't make room for pizza in my diet, I do - often. I own a pizzeria, it happens. I just don't like things being forced on me..

    Is this like a hazing or do they actually put you at gunpoint over the pizza? That's so weird.

    I was just wondering if they had her at gunpoint? Or are they physically shoving it down your throat?
  • kimmymayhall
    kimmymayhall Posts: 419 Member
    If you want pizza, eat pizza. If you don't want it, don't eat it. No one is forcing you.
    I would plan for eating a couple pieces of pizza and some salad (if they have it) and bring my lunch as well. If you end up not wanting pizza you have a backup lunch. If you end up eating pizza you have lunch ready for the next day.
  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    My coworkers know that I eat differently than I used to, and when it's a free lunch day, if I don't want what they are having, I just sit with them and eat the lunch I bring. Just because the temptation is there, I am not obligated to give in to it.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    This is what I've been bombarded with today - A coworkers last day is tomorrow so hooray, they are bringing in pizza..

    Not that I won't make room for pizza in my diet, I do - often. I own a pizzeria, it happens. I just don't like things being forced on me.. what would you do? Fit the pizza into your day or bring your own lunch?

    Ungracious rules of Ettiquette # 101:

    Owns pizzeria does not offer to bring in pizza.

    Bad business practices # 39:

    Owns pizzeria let's other's bring competitor pizza to her establishment.
    OR
    benefit of the doubt, lets OTHER pizza be brought to a place of business NOT her own, calling into question her need to work, the quality of her pizza and her marketing skills.

    Social Derp move #1231
    actually considering rejecting the brought in pizza.

    Solution: Serve your Pizzeria's pizza. All the problems solved. Especially because you can then choose the ingredients and even bring one or one half topped with any number of vegetables you deem healthy. May I suggest Cauliflower and Kale?

    I heart you so hard. :flowerforyou:

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