Question: I work in an office where traditionally worker birthdays have been celebrated
with a potluck lunch. My position is responsible for organizing the
event.
When I started two years, ago, workers seemed enthusiastic about
the potlucks. However, some people are now saying that potlucks are too much
hassle and they do not want to do them anymore. This does not offend me, but it
does present some problems.
1) My director likes doing the potlucks, and she and I thought that clearly making them voluntary would ease the tension. However, those who dislike the potlucks have been complaining instead of excusing themselves.
2) Transitioning away from potlucks into just a cake-and-ice
cream-style event may offend people who are expecting a potluck lunch
party.
Therefore, I need suggestions for easing the transition and any
suggestions for potluck lunch alternatives.
Also, if anyone wants to
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