Respond to a Situation · #RTS1-045
Office Fridge Lunch
The situation
You work in a small office where everyone shares one fridge. Twice this week, the lunch you brought from home and labelled with your name has disappeared. A colleague mentioned they sometimes grab whatever is there when they are busy. Speak to your colleague: raise the issue politely and ask them to check labels before taking food.
Model answer
Hey, sorry to bother you, have you got a sec? This is a bit awkward, but my lunch has gone missing from the fridge twice this week. I always put my name on the container, so I wondered whether it might have been picked up by mistake. I remember you said you sometimes just grab something quickly when you're flat out, which I totally understand. Would you mind having a quick look at the label before taking anything? I'm happy to share if you're ever stuck without food. Thanks for understanding.