Why does microwaving fish smell so bad?
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AndreyPopov/Getty ImagesThe work break room can be a place of rest, gossip, fun, or recovery. But it can also be a cause of complaint when yesterday’s fish dinner becomes a smelly microwaved lunch. One of us (Nathan) learnt that the hard way when reheating a Korean mackerel and kimchi stew – a potent mix of fermented, fishy and garlic smells were all released into a small space. The look on a colleague’s face will not easily be forgotten. For mo…
Microwaving fish is a topic that can divide office workers and stir up heated debate in break rooms. The intense odor, which quickly spreads throughout the room, often becomes a source of jokes, complaints, and even conflict.
Resting places at work are often a scene of relaxation, socializing and replenishment, but they can easily become a source of conflict if someone heats food that exudes unpleasant odors. Nathan's example illustrates this well: when he warmed up a Korean mackerel kimchi stew in the microwave, a mixture of fermented, fish-smelling and garlic-smelling scents instantly filled the room, causing quite a bit of shock from his colleagues.
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