When everyone orders lunch

Today our boss is getting everyone lunch because it's Cinco de Mayo. I always hate the days they order lunch because I don't really ate at work and I hate wasting the food. But it's hard to not order something when everyone is excited about the holiday and wants you to join in.

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Jonjdw · 51-55, M

Free food. My workplace is having employee appreciation lunch later this month. Cheeseburgers and stuff like that.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Jonjdw I have a hard time eating in front of people, even my family. I have for years

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Cigarguy101 Maybe you could try just couple bites, then wrap it up in a lunch pack or the fridge and take it home. I actually get a bit anxious too in front of other eating. I'll often eat like maybe half but take the rest home.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Coralmist well I'm actually going to a support group tomorrow night to help me with these issues.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Cigarguy101 That's a good idea. I should rejoin one for a few issues I have. I shared something deep years ago, but I felt it was too deep and got BEET hot red face and didn't go back😔 I think I need to face being vulnerable.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Cigarguy101 Good luck tomorrow Cigarguy🌻

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Coralmist thanks it was helped me in the past, and it's how I meet my partner. Life just got busy so we stopped going.

Cigarguy101 · 41-45, M

@Coralmist my reason for not going back was a very busy schedule, lack of a babysitter and not trying hard enough to make the time for myself to go. I put everyone's feelings and needs before I'm.