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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Holiday potlucks are not for everyone
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The economy may force the cancellation of extravagant office parties but fear not: the potluck is still on.
Are potlucks a staple around your office during the holidays?
While potlucks can be fun, sometimes they require a bit of finesse - and sometimes prayer. Although it wasn’t a holiday meal, about 50 people in Wausau, WI. got sick after a potluck dinner for Wausau East High School football players and their families.
How do you handle the coworker who comes in with cat hair on her clothes but insists you try her homemade tuna casserole? Or would you prefer to eat after Bill in human resources who never washes his hands after going to the bathroom?
Do you participate in office potlucks? Are there coworkers whose food you refuse to eat? Do you have coworkers who bring enough food for one but eat for two or contribute nothing at all? Should everyone be required to post tent cards by their food listing what’s in this dish and who made it? What’s your best/worst potluck memory?
