Denial Techniques

When your coworker takes your lunch from the fridge, you can employ one of the following denial techniques to avoid confrontation:

Technique 1: The "I didn't see you take it" Denial

Act like you're oblivious and claim you didn't see your coworker take your food. This technique works best when your coworker is not a morning person.

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Technique 2: The "I was just holding it for you" Denial

Claim that you were holding your lunch for your coworker and that's why it's gone, implying they just "accidentally" ate it.

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Technique 3: The "I'm not hungry" Denial

Claim that you're not hungry, even if you're clearly starving, to avoid confrontation and make it seem like you're not interested in your lunch.

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Remember, these techniques are not foolproof, but they'll give you a good chance at avoiding confrontation. Just don't try to use them on your boss, they might just be hungry for power.

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