Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:42     Subject: Vegan coworker
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:A new hire and you already know she's vegan?.... actually of course you already know she's vegan. She probably announced it to security on the way in.


Op here. She put a photo of her holding a vegan sign on her desk, and her car is covered with a few vegan stickers/magnet. She is proud to be a vegan.


Former vegan here. So she's one of those obnoxious vegans. Which definitely means you neer to talk to her. Id prepare for it being a dramatic conversation
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:40     Subject: Vegan coworker
At my firm we ask new hires if they have dietary restrictions we should be aware of when placing lunch orders for meetings - people who eat kosher, who are diebetic, vegetarian, vegan, etc. We keep a list of restaurants that can work with all of these.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:39     Subject: Vegan coworker
Anonymous wrote:A new hire and you already know she's vegan?.... actually of course you already know she's vegan. She probably announced it to security on the way in.


Op here. She put a photo of her holding a vegan sign on her desk, and her car is covered with a few vegan stickers/magnet. She is proud to be a vegan.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:38     Subject: Vegan coworker
Anonymous wrote:A new hire and you already know she's vegan?.... actually of course you already know she's vegan. She probably announced it to security on the way in.


You know that’s what happened!


Op. Many restaurant menus will usually mark vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:38     Subject: Vegan coworker
Anonymous wrote:Op here. For team building event, it is not only eating part, normally we include an activity onsite. So far, we have organized events at topgolf, dave & buster, sip & painting event, bowling place etc.. I don't recall there is anything says " vegan" on menu.

I know an vegetarian friend can always find something to order at any restaurants with us. I am confused with vegan vs vegetarian.


Vegan is more strict. Vegetarians don't eat meat, but can eat dairy and eggs. Vegans don't eat any animal products. Therefore, a vegetarian could eat a vegan meal because it definitely doesn't have meat, but a vegan could not necessarily eat a vegetarian meal because it could include dairy and eggs. You'd have to call ahead or check the website and inquire about vegan options.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:38     Subject: Vegan coworker
Former vegan here. Just ask her and then ask the restaurant. A lot of vegetarian are still prepared with non vegan things. I almost always kept to salads in situations like this. Easy to ensure not vegan and not fussy.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:37     Subject: Vegan coworker
No meat, no dairy, no eggs. Nothing with animal products. If going to a lunch, just make sure they have one or two options marked as vegan.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:36     Subject: Vegan coworker
Anonymous wrote:A new hire and you already know she's vegan?.... actually of course you already know she's vegan. She probably announced it to security on the way in.


... or they offered to take her to lunch on her first day and when picking a restaurant she mentioned she's vegan like a normal person.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:36     Subject: Vegan coworker
Op here. For team building event, it is not only eating part, normally we include an activity onsite. So far, we have organized events at topgolf, dave & buster, sip & painting event, bowling place etc.. I don't recall there is anything says " vegan" on menu.

I know an vegetarian friend can always find something to order at any restaurants with us. I am confused with vegan vs vegetarian.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:34     Subject: Vegan coworker
A new hire and you already know she's vegan?.... actually of course you already know she's vegan. She probably announced it to security on the way in.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:32     Subject: Vegan coworker
Vegan food is safe for vegetarians, but the opposite is not true. Just ask her. Personally I would never want anyone to go to the trouble for me, so I would just opt out or not eat, but it's nice you're trying to include her.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:31     Subject: Vegan coworker
I would just prioritize finding a place that has something vegan they can order from. You can also call the restaurant(s) you order from and ask if they are able to accommodate vegans.

I have a pescatarian co-worker, and if we are planning a lunch I always take a look through and make sure there is something veggie/pescie for her.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:29     Subject: Vegan coworker
Ask her. Ask her. Tell her you are planning an event and you usually order from X, Y, and Z. Do any of these work for her, or if not, what works for her?
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:27     Subject: Vegan coworker
Just don’t have events at restaurants. Make it a pot luck.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2024 18:23     Subject: Vegan coworker
I don't know much about vegan. We have a new hire vegan coworker. If we plan team building event, can vegan people order from any vegetarian menu? Does vegan people have to be specifically from "vegan menu" which I don't think I have even seen one from restaurants that I have gone to.