On social media, many viewers discussed the heated issue of an office worker padlocking their milk in the communal fridge.
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Office fridge etiquette becomes a heated issue after padlocked milk bottle
An office worker has sparked intense debate online after using a padlock to secure their milk bottle in the communal fridge. The move has caused an uproar among Reddit users, some defending the action, while others criticize it as extreme.
This situation calls to mind comedic moments from “Summer Heights High”, where Mr. G humorously warned his colleagues about his food being off-limits. While it may seem trivial, office kitchen etiquette is a long-standing and often contentious issue.
Does locking milk in the office fridge seem petty or justifiable?
After posting a picture of their padlocked milk, Reddit user u/Vented55 asked the online community: “Peak pettiness or justifiable security in the office kitchen?”
Many Redditors questioned why the company didn’t provide communal milk for everyone. One user shared their experience, saying, “That always worked for us, and when I worked in the public sector, we organized it.”
However, others felt the move was overboard, commenting on the “savagery of the human race” when it came to shared office spaces.
Defending the decision: Why locking milk makes sense
Despite the backlash, some Redditors came to the office worker’s defense.
One person said People will drink right out of your milk container, and no one respects other people’s items in the communal fridge.
A second wrote: It’s crazier to think there’s people in the world that will enter a community fridge and KNOW it’s not yours but still proceed to do whatever they want lol like that’s crazy.
While a third commeted: I used to label mine that I have cold sores and drink from the carton. (Which I did) no one stole my milk.
Another added: When I worked in a shared offices food theft was common. It like some people where raised by wolves.
Someone else said: If you didn’t buy it or ask permission to use it, do t touch it. Some of y’all just don’t respect people’s possessions
For some, the frustration of having their milk taken without a replacement makes padlocking it seem reasonable. One user summed up the sentiment with: “Nothing worse than finding your milk finished and no one replaced it.”
Other office food thefts spark revenge tactics
In a twist, one user shared how they sought revenge on a coworker who repeatedly stole their food. They used chili spray on their lunch, leading to an unexpected surprise for the culprit.
While the padlocked milk may seem extreme, it highlights ongoing frustrations with office fridge etiquette and food theft.
What do you think about this incident?