Diabetic Hijabi Refuses Company Lunch: Manager’s Mistake or Her Fault?

Imagine starting a new job during Ramadan, and being a type 1 diabetic, you can’t fast. You’re doing your best to navigate the workplace, but then the company throws a surprise lunch for everyone. Exciting, right? But wait, there’s a catch! There are no halal options available, and you’re left with a tough decision. This is exactly what happened to a 23-year-old hijabi woman who recently shared her story online. Let’s dive into the details and see what went down at this company lunch.

New Job, New Challenges

Pandemic Times, but Business as Usual

Eating in the Office During Ramadan

Work from Home and Back Again

Bento Box Lunches, but No Halal Options

Turning Down the Offer

Vegetarian, but Not Halal

Manager’s Mistake

Assumptions and Misunderstandings

Awkward Situation

Coworkers’ Reactions ️

Should She Have Lied?

Fear of Asking

Embarrassing the Manager

Feeling Guilty

Manager’s Blunder or Employee’s Fault?

So, here’s the dilemma: a hijabi woman with diabetes starts a new job during Ramadan and can’t fast. She eats in the office, which confuses her coworkers and manager. Later, the company throws a surprise lunch, but there are no halal options. She turns down the lunch, explaining the lack of halal choices, and unintentionally embarrasses her manager in the process. Some coworkers find it funny, while others think she should’ve lied to save face. Was she in the wrong, or was it the manager’s responsibility to accommodate her dietary needs? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

NTA. Boss’s mistake. Coworkers made assumptions. Hijab doesn’t define religion.

Diversity and dietary restrictions overlooked at company lunch. NTA comment supported.

The vegetarian option was not halal due to alcohol seasoning

Manager’s mistake for not asking everyone, not OP’s fault.

Manager’s mistake for assuming hijabi’s beliefs and medical history.

Honesty is the best policy!

Manager’s mistake, not hers. He should own up to it.

Standing up for yourself at work? NTA!

Learn about Halal and its dietary restrictions for Muslims.

Manager’s mistake leads to consequences, commenter supports holding accountable.

Manager’s mistake: Diabetic Hijabi refuses company lunch. NTA.

Commenter defends OP’s actions and empathizes with manager’s mistake.

Learn about Ramadan: a month-long Muslim fasting period

Always ask about dietary restrictions beforehand to avoid awkward situations

Honesty is the best policy!

NTA. Company’s mistake, not yours. Good for you for being relaxed

Manager’s mistake: A good manager meets employees where they are. NTA

Manager’s mistake: Diabetic Hijabi not at fault for refusing lunch

HR assumes, employee refuses: NTA, but Ramadan honesty reminder

Vegetarian doesn’t always mean halal. Watch out for alcohol content!

Assumptions made based on appearance can be hurtful and offensive

Respectful boundaries at work: NTA for refusing company lunch

Manager’s mistake, not her fault. NTA

Respect your dietary preferences, NTA.

Celebrating diversity and educating ourselves can lead to understanding

Halal concerns raised about company’s vegetarian lunches

Support for Muslim woman’s lunch decision during Ramadan.

Manager assumed dietary needs, NTA for refusing company lunch

Assuming dietary restrictions is not okay, NTA comment agrees.

Diabetic Hijabi excused from company lunch – NTA

NTA – Short and sweet judgement

Respectful comment defends fasting during Ramadan and criticizes assumption.

HR rep makes assumptions, commenter says NTA.

TIL about fidya and why the manager is an idiot

Manager’s mistake for not accommodating dietary restrictions. NTA

Manager forgets to ask about dietary restrictions, gets embarrassed. NTA.

Manager fails to accommodate dietary requirements, gets called out. ️

Assuming dietary restrictions can get you into trouble. NTA.

Don’t take the blame for someone else’s mistake. NTA

Manager’s laziness leads to diabetic employee being blamed. NTA

Don’t assume, ask! And if you know about Ramadan, know Fidya. NTA

Don’t let someone’s ignorance about your religion be your fault

Manager’s mistake? Employee not to blame, according to comment.

Muslim commenter questions vegetarian dish’s halal status, receives surprising answer.

Muslim commenter clarifies halal concerns over company lunch options.

Manager assumes dietary restrictions, commenter says NTA for refusing.

Choosing vegetarian lunch over non-halal options: a reasonable decision.

HR manager’s assumption leads to lunch mishap

Misconceptions about hijabis and practicing Muslims debunked with NTA verdict