Office events present ambient food pressure: free cake, everyone eating, declining feels awkward. Proximity research shows food environments shape consumption below conscious awareness. But nobody is tracking whether you ate the sheet cake. Your presence — not your plate — is your contribution. Survey the spread, choose what genuinely appeals, skip the filler.
This companion covers the office food challenge, the survey approach, participation without consumption, and navigating pressures. (4 min read)
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