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Post by katie on Sept 8, 2017 14:59:59 GMT
I work 2 days and my sweet boss keeps bringing me lunch. We used to go out, so we have lunch together
Problem..she is very bad cook, and makes all kinds of really disgusting things.
I have told her..too spicy and tried to soften that I can't eat this..she then adjusts, and iysstill horrible.
An example would be she made toast and then put left over melted butter and maple syrup from the work fridge that was there for a month..then puts aloe vera and etc in a weird chutney over some chicken and tells me she left lemon in fridge to get sour for a month for it. I'm just gonna die eatng this stuff.
Please advise. Ewww. She just texted me she brought me lunch.
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Post by katie on Sept 8, 2017 15:05:20 GMT
Sorry for mixed up title..the box for thread is so small on my phone and I tried to correct it...and I could not edit. It's like a millimeter wide.
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Post by tawny on Sept 8, 2017 17:20:15 GMT
Why not alternate bringing in lunch between the both of you. Let her know that there are only certain foods that you can eat.
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Post by katie on Sept 9, 2017 0:20:46 GMT
Thank you for your reply Tawny..
I don't usually have time ..guess I'll try and make some lunch for her next week too.
It ridiculous that this is a problem
But she is recently divorced and I think wants to take care of someone (me). I tried to tell her I can't eat things, and she is insulted when I tell her, no matter how kind I try
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Post by upupandaway on Sept 9, 2017 12:24:59 GMT
Maybe the message will get across if you throw up on her.  ...just kidding. Sort of. But I personally wouldn't eat something I can't have just to avoid hurting someone's feelings. If you can't, you can't. I imagine her heart is in the right place but that doesn't mean that you have an obligation to display your gratitude by endangering your health. |
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Post by katie on Sept 10, 2017 1:10:58 GMT
Maybe the message will get across if you throw up on her. ...just kidding. Sort of. But I personally wouldn't eat something I can't have just to avoid hurting someone's feelings. If you can't, you can't. I imagine her heart is in the right place but that doesn't mean that you have an obligation to display your gratitude by endangering your health. I know..I thought I wouldn't be this way either.  |
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Post by pianistclare on Sept 12, 2017 0:45:21 GMT
Tell her you have strict orders from your doctor to only eat fresh fruit. Ask her to bring you an uncut apple or orange.
In other words, if she's not going to STOP.....direct her, and say that it's Dr's orders. It is for most people. Eat more fruit! Eat more veggies! But you can easily ruin veggie dishes. An uncut piece of fresh fruit? Not so much.
If she brings you a badly bruised apple, the birds will enjoy it on the way home.
If she continues to bring you spoiled food, she may have a serious mental issue. I'd keep an eye on her.
Poor you though.
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Post by xanvoorhees on Feb 8, 2018 23:00:08 GMT
I wouldn't go so far as to say "doctor's orders" but find a way to tell her to stop.
Growing up one of my neighbors was an old Italian granny. LOVED to cook. But was horrific at it.
I think you need to be pro-active about bringing your lunch. Part of the issue is that you have sent the message that you need to be taken care of somehow. And you dug yourself deeper when you said that you couldn't eat spice. I'm guessing her offer is also "payment" to ensure you eat with her. Totally inappropriate.
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Post by katy777 on May 25, 2021 23:29:31 GMT
No longer relevant thank goodness as now I'm stay at home mom ...
I really was sickened every day...
Thank you Jesus
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