Ever had a coworker complain about your lunch? One man found himself in the hot seat when his love for his girlfriend’s Korean cooking sparked a workplace controversy. The dish in question? Kimchi. A coworker took issue with the smell, leading to a heated exchange that ended with accusations of ‘playing the race card’. But was it really about race or just a matter of personal preference? Let’s dive into this spicy tale… ️
A Culinary Love Story

The Smell of Controversy

Enter the Office Grinch

The Lunchtime Showdown

A Peace Offering Rejected ️

The Battle Lines are Drawn

The Race Card Accusation

Caught in the Crossfire

The Aftermath ️

A Clarification

The Kimchi Schedule ️

Kimchi Conundrum: A Question of Culture or Courtesy?
In a world where food is often more than just sustenance, one man’s love for his girlfriend’s Korean cooking has stirred up a whirlwind of controversy. His coworker’s disdain for the smell of kimchi, a traditional Korean dish, led to a heated exchange that ended with accusations of ‘playing the race card.’ But was it really about race, or was it just a matter of personal preference and workplace etiquette? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“YTA for bringing smelly kimchi to work” – A spicy debate ️
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Koreans discuss office etiquette for pungent food like kimchi

Strong-smelling kimchi causing workplace conflict? YTA, says comment and replies.

YTA for bringing smelly food to work, regardless of race.

NTA. Smells at work: popcorn, coffee. Kimchi is normal too!

YTA for not respecting others’ lunch choices.

Negotiating food smells at work: YTA for demanding special treatment

“YTA for bringing smelly food” – Kimchi lovers defend their dish

Kimchi: Cultural appropriation or just a stinky fridge situation?
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Microwaving fish at work? YTA! Save it for dinner!

NTA: Smells are subjective, office food rules can be ridiculous

YTA, eat kimchi at home. No fermented food in shared spaces.

Bringing strong smelling food to work: NTA or YTA?
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Food choices at work: NTA for bringing flavorful dishes like kimchi ️

YTA for playing the race card and not considering your coworkers’ feelings

Stand up for your lunch choices and shut down the busybody! ✊

YTA for bringing pungent food to communal space. ♂️

NTA. Coworker is controlling and pushy. Shut her up with the race card.

Bringing smelly food to the office? YTA. Find another place!
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Microwave popcorn vs kimchi: office smell wars! Who’s right?

NTA. Vegan vs. Kimchi lovers. Smells vs. Etiquette clash. ️

Microwaving fish in the break room? YTA strikes again!

NTA. Respect others’ food choices and sensitivities in shared spaces.
