Timeline for Would it be unprofessional not to eat during a team lunch?
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| Nov 4, 2017 at 18:27 | history | edited | Joe Strazzere | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Nov 3, 2017 at 22:42 | comment | added | ps2goat | Depending on the quality of the restaurant and the available ingredients, do as others have said and ask for a specially prepared meal. I've seen others order a pile of steamed broccoli with fried eggs from a Chinese restaurant. Another option could be to ask the restaurant if you can bring in your own meal that fits your dietary needs, if they are unable to accommodate you with a custom meal. | |
| Nov 3, 2017 at 13:14 | comment | added | RedSonja | This is actually something cooks learn in cook-school, and hardly ever get a chance to try, so usually they will be very pleased to accommodate you. | |
| Nov 3, 2017 at 12:34 | comment | added | GreenMatt | @HorusKol: If food choices in a restaurant detrimentally affect your relationships with your coworkers, it's probably time to think about finding a new job. | |
| Nov 3, 2017 at 10:47 | comment | added | Astor Florida | +1 for Call the restaurant. The manager should be able to help you if the idea of a regular business lunch is on the line. | |
| Nov 3, 2017 at 5:38 | comment | added | HorusKol | @GreenMatt - because "odd" behaviour will affect how your peers interact with you, especially if it forms into a pattern... conduct does not have to be unprofessional to have an adverse effect on workplace relationships | |
| Nov 2, 2017 at 20:46 | comment | added | GreenMatt | It may be considered odd, but is that unprofessional? While it may be useful to "put some effort in it", how is that answering the question? | |
| Nov 2, 2017 at 18:06 | comment | added | Don Branson | Good answer. I try to eat heart-healthy due to my coronary issues, and that means there aren't any restaurants that serve what I need (this is the US). So, I'm always asking for mods to avoid saturated fats and salt. Some restaurants actually don't have any options, but most have something. | |
| Nov 2, 2017 at 15:57 | comment | added | Strawberry | But see if the restaurant can act all cool and spontaneous, so it's not like it was a big deal. ;-) | |
| Nov 2, 2017 at 11:13 | comment | added | HorusKol | And be sure to let your boss know your change in requirements ready for next time | |
| Nov 2, 2017 at 11:09 | history | answered | Joe Strazzere | CC BY-SA 3.0 |