Co-worker asks me to stop bringing my breakfast shake to work

A woman who drinks a breakfast shake every morning was asked by an autistic co-worker to stop bringing it in because the texture was a trigger. She tried to accommodate him by keeping it in her bag but he still wasn’t satisfied. She refused to change her dietary routine any further and now wonders if she was in the wrong. Read on for the full story and decide for yourself who’s the a**hole in this situation.

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Compromising on breakfast shake with co-worker

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When it comes to food preferences and sensitivities in the workplace, it can be a tricky situation to navigate. In one Reddit user’s experience, a co-worker has requested that they stop bringing in a breakfast shake due to its texture triggering their autism. While the user has made efforts to accommodate their co-worker by keeping the shake in their bag, the co-worker has expressed that even knowing it’s on the same floor could be triggering. As the user prepares to go back to work and face the situation again, they’re left wondering if they’re in the wrong for not accommodating their co-worker’s request further. This raises questions about balancing personal routines and dietary needs with respecting co-workers’ differences and accommodating for them in the workplace. How can we find a middle ground and ensure everyone feels comfortable and included? Join the conversation in the comments below.

Autistic commenters agree: NTA, co-worker’s aversion is extreme and unrealistic

NTA. Co-worker’s complaint is unreasonable. Go to HR first.

Accommodating co-worker with sensory issues triggers unreasonable demands. #NTA ‍♂️

Don’t let anyone shame you for your food choices

Coworker demands I stop bringing my breakfast shake due to his own issues

Don’t let unreasonable co-workers ruin your breakfast shake!

Don’t let a coworker’s sensory issue dictate your breakfast choices

Respectful NTA comment highlights disability discrimination with a shake ‍♂️

Let’s shake off this breakfast drama

Navigating texture triggers in the workplace with an autistic co-worker.

Reasonable accommodation doesn’t mean you have to smooth HIS path

Shake it off! Commenter stands up for breakfast habits

Co-worker annoyed by breakfast shake, but OP has valid reason

Coworker’s sensitivity to shake smell causes conflict at work

Don’t shake it off! NTA already tried to compromise.

Pushing boundaries or advocating for himself?

Late diagnosis of autism shuts down co-worker’s absurd request ‍♀️

Kindly accommodating co-worker’s request backfires. HR intervention needed. ‍♀️

HR might not be able to help, but we can laugh

Don’t shake it off, this co-worker’s request is out of line

Defend your food! NTA – Report to HR immediately.

Accommodation attempted, HR can’t help: NTA ‍♂️

Accommodating co-worker’s request to stop breakfast shake at work – NTA

Keep shaking that breakfast! You’re considerate enough, NTA.

Advocate suggests going to HR in response to unreasonable request.

Don’t like my breakfast shake, don’t look – NTA

Stand up for yourself and your breakfast shake HR may be necessary.

Navigating workplace conflicts can be frustrating

Don’t let someone else’s sensory issues affect your breakfast routine

Stand up for yourself and your rights at work!

Document interactions with controlling co-worker who uses autism as excuse

Support for NTA’s breakfast shake, with a side of cake

Document everything and email HR ASAP!

Don’t let anyone control your breakfast shake!

Don’t let anyone shake up your breakfast routine!

Accommodations made, NTA. Further requests are unreasonable

Understanding sensory aversions in autism: Commenter clarifies with personal experience

Comment suggests co-worker is overreacting and faking autism

Accommodation misunderstanding, but NTAs.

Sneaky solution to co-worker’s smoothie shaming

Unreasonable request? You’re NTA according to commenters

Suggests contacting HR to address co-worker’s control issue with breakfast shake

Sip your shake proudly Don’t let others control your choices.

Stand up for yourself! NTA, HR should help.

Accommodating co-worker with breakfast shake, but HR may be necessary

NTA. Call HR tomorrow to protect yourself

Stand up for yourself and talk to HR first

Shake it off! NTA stands firm against co-worker’s request.

Stand up for yourself! NTA. Go to HR

Standing up for your rights at work as an autistic person

Don’t mask your needs, embrace your neurodiversity #NTA

Stand up for yourself and go to HR. You’re NTA

Don’t shake it off! NTA stands their ground.

User shares personal struggle with textures/sounds, grateful for accommodating co-worker

Commenter calls out entitled behavior in co-worker’s request

Doubting a person’s autism because of their job?

Reasonable accommodation for allergies, not campus-wide ban.

Stand up for yourself and your breakfast shake!

Coworker’s sensory aversion to banana shake inconveniences autistic employee. NTA.

Don’t let your coworker shake up your breakfast routine