Lunch theft in workplaces is surprisingly common, with surveys indicating that nearly one in five workers (18%) have admitted to eating someone else’s lunch from the office fridge.
This act, while seemingly petty, can lead to significant workplace tension and distrust among colleagues.
Psychologists suggest that lunch thieves might justify their actions through a fundamental attribution error, attributing their behavior to external circumstances rather than personal ethics.
Some might steal due to forgetfulness, hunger, or as a form of rebellion against office norms, but it often stems from a lack of empathy or consideration for others.
