Potlucks are a rite of passage in every office. They offer a chance for employees to bond with one another over a communal meal, and provide aspiring chefs with a platform for showcasing their culinary goods. But there are certain rules of etiquette you should keep in mind when attending your next potluck. In keeping with the spirit of the potluck \u2013 lighthearted and fun \u2013 we\u2019ll discuss them in poem form.<\/p>\n
An email\u2019s been sent and you\u2019re over the moon:
\nA potluck\u2019s been scheduled next Friday at noon.
\nOf course you\u2019re excited and can\u2019t wait to munch
\nNothing tastes better than a buffet for lunch!
\nBefore digging in, this advice you should heed
\nLearn potluck etiquette to get up to speed.
\nRule number one: if feasting\u2019s your wish
\nMake sure you arrive with your very own dish.
\nIt needn\u2019t be fancy, but use common sense
\nA salad is fine, but avoid condiments.
\nDessert\u2019s a crowd pleaser, an entr\u00e9e is swell
\nEven a beverage would go over well.
\nJust don\u2019t plan to show up empty handed
\nOr a \u201cfreeloader\u201d you will be branded.
\nIf you don\u2019t know how to saut\u00e9, bake or roast
\nAnd your cooking is limited to slightly burned toast
\nNobody\u2019s expecting the next Bobby Flay
\nA trip to the grocery store is okay.
\nOnce you\u2019ve shown up with a food contribution
\nFollow these tips to prevent more confusion:
\nTake your place in a neat and orderly line
\nInstead of dashing up front yelling \u201cmine!\u201d
\nRefrain from piling up food on your plate
\nThat extra helping of chili must wait
\nThis isn\u2019t the time to be greedy; please share
\nSo the last guy in line will still find food there.
\nIf the casserole you tried tasted pretty subpar
\nComplaining about it will not get you far.
\nBe gracious and kind so nobody\u2019s feelings are hurt
\nAnd after you\u2019ve finished your last bite of dessert,
\nHelp with the clean-up! Don\u2019t leave it to others
\nThese folks are your colleagues; don\u2019t treat them like mothers!
\nDo not leave the kitchen or break room a mess.
\nThese few simple rules will ensure you success! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Potlucks are a rite of passage in every office. They offer a chance for employees to bond with one another over a communal meal, and provide aspiring chefs with a platform for showcasing their culinary goods. But there are certain rules of etiquette you should keep in mind when attending your next potluck. In keeping…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":116,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-49","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-practice-advice"],"yoast_head":"\n