I can't eat that!

There is no reason to get into an argument with your boss about what you do or don't, can or can't eat. Unless the reason why you don't eat a certain food is due to religious or moral reasons and it is clear that your boss is targeting you, there is no reason to turn this sort of thing into an issue. It isn't one. Your boss doesn't seem to be malicious--likely merely clueless. You could have just taken the food and given it to someone else who would eat it. There usually is someone around who is willing to eat something that you can't or won't eat.

Hello blue65packer. I'm sorry that you have acid reflux. I'm glad you aren't my best friend. I think you are being silly for getting angry ove such a small thing. As others have stated you could find some one else to give it too. Yes I read that your concerned about liability. Since the shrimp was going to be thrown away any way why not take it and throw it away your self. It seems to me your boss is trying to be nice. Just because he is supposed to be your best friend doesn't mean he will remember things that you think he should. besides you have stated he is starting to forget more often. at his age he could be at the beginning of Altimeters,Dementia or some other mental disorder. If as you say he is your best friend you should try getting him to see a dr. instead of calling him a doushbag. It could be a small thing that he can correct. He may not be aware of what is happening.

Well sometimes unless you work in a really small company it is hard for a Boss or your other co workers to remember what things a person can or cannot eat, etc. and maybe this is just the case there. In reality you could politely decline and ask them to find someone else, as it should not really be a big deal unless this is something they are doing all the time. Then just kindly explain you cannot eat foods like this, and hope they will eventually remember.

It's too bad you have acid reflux...I bet you miss alot of things you used to eat. I wouldn't get too mad at him...after all how many employees does he have to keep track of? My bosses don't remember anything about anyone! LOL....they are too wrapped up in themselves.

Well, did you still take it? Oh, many of us are really forgetful especially when unconsioucly we are not really conscious when hearing those words. yes, just try to avoid those foods. Good thing you weren't tempted by it. I think your family can have it.

Hi blue65pcker. If I was such free food I would have taken them happily even if I had any such problem. Because even if I can not eat them, I can give it to someone else. Some friend or to someone at home. In worst case I can always give them to some homeless guy . You never know what your boss might do with the food. It might end up somewhere in the dust bin where it would end up as waste. So I think it is always accept things that are free by someone who does not need them. So that you can give it to someone who needs them more. Anyways have a nice day ... -SuperShames-

I think I can manage to eat exotic foods and foods that are pretty strange, as long as it wont smell that bad. I am pretty affected when a particular food is stinky.