We Asked HBR Readers to Have Lunch with Their Coworkers. Here’s What We Learned.

We Asked HBR Readers to Have Lunch with Their Coworkers. Here’s What We Learned.

Food has historically played a critical role in bringing people together or welcoming strangers into a community. This practice of eating together (or commensality) is also a part of some work cultures around the world. However, it is also an alien concept for many. Modern workplace cultures can make shared eating somewhat difficult. Whether or not people eat with others at work can vary based on many factors such as company and industry norms, …

His Coworker Wouldn’t Pay Him Back For A Food Order, So He Refused To Give His Coworker The Food Until The Payment Was Received

Freepik/Reddit Borrowing money, no matter how small, always causes conflict. Would you ever pay for lunch for a coworker if they claimed they didn’t have cash, or would you insist that they pay you back right away? This man initially paid for a food order delivery for his coworkers. All his coworkers paid him back except for one. Let’s see how he handled the situation with this coworker. Was he too harsh? Check out the full story and find out. …