Vegan coworker
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Anonymous
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Even Dave and Busters probably has a side salad. Let her worry about her.
That being said, Dave and Busters? Really? No. |
Anonymous
^^ this. |
Anonymous
No honey either. |
Anonymous
| I’m sure she already knows workarounds for restaurants that don’t offer vegan options. Don’t make a big deal about it |
Anonymous
| I agree no need to make a big deal of this. Just call the restaurant and ask. Many restaurants have vegan options even if they aren’t specifically marked vegan. The restaurant will likely be used to this question. |
Anonymous
| Top Golf has some vegan options. Not a lot but I think they can modify some of the veggie options like mushroom tacos and nachos. |
Anonymous
| As someone who has a vegan family member who visits 3-5x per year, it can be very tough to find things. And my family member works very hard to not be difficult, but, it’s tough regardless. Be prepared for a lot of legwork. |
Anonymous
I think a few vegan things are pretty standard now, but I see Top Golf doesn't have vegan options and Dave and Buster's doesn't either. Pinstripes has vegan stuff. Personally I am not vegan and wouldn't expect to make a meal out of these places. I'd just have a drink or two. Paint and Sup isn't a meal thing so no worries there. They're also pretty accommodating to bringing snacks so just have someone bring a fruit tray and a vegan chip and dip or something. If you want to be accommodating ask your colleague what they like to snack on or observe and have some in a basket. If you're organizing a corporate event you should be able to tell the venue you have a vegan and they can either choose to accommodate by altering their menu or they will allow you to bring some stuff in. But don't go all out unless you know the vegan person wants a meal brought in. For restaurants you should absolutely choose one with vegan and vegetarian options, always for work stuff. Kosher and Halal if that applies, too. |
Anonymous
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If you are just going out for lunch with some random coworkers, you can invite anyone else and not worry about if the restaurant has food they can eat. But if you are having a team building event - an event that all team members have to attend whose sole purpose is to make everyone feel included and get to know each other - you need to pick food options that everyone can eat at.
Yes, it is a pain, but it is not that difficult anymore. I get some vegans and other people that have a restrictive diet can be a little extra vocal about it. But what I find far more obnoxious are coworkers who are so close-minded that they have to mock vegans. I will always remember the leaders especially who had to make fun of the veggie burgers at a work party. They have lost my respect. Why are some people so threatened by others choices? |
Anonymous
| Treat them the same way you would someone who had dietary restrictions for religious or health purposes. |
Anonymous
| Don't worry about it. Either she'll find something she can eat, or she'll get to make a dramatic protest scene, which is what she wants even more. |
Anonymous
The vegan is used to this. Don't stress about this. She can handle it. |
Anonymous
| Here's a thought: grown ass adults don't need to play golf and other games at a work function. |
Anonymous
| Vegan can order from any menu but make sure there is at least a salad for them. No meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy or animal byproducts. |
Anonymous
This, my husbands boss did this stuff, he decline. He's too old to be playing with younger co-workers and going out drinking. |