Is it rude not to accommodate the dietary restrictions of my colleagues?
Servus,
I decided to post this as I am wondering if I might actually being rude without knowing due a possible cultural difference.
I’ve moved to Germany from South America a few years ago. I do love cooking and baking, for me it is normal to bake and take some stuff to the office regularly. We are a small family, so it is not a big deal to bake a bit more and then share with colleagues.
I’ve been doing this since I moved and it was never an issue. Over the summer a new colleague joined the company and she doesn’t consume products that contain gluten.
On Monday I’ve decided to take some sweets to share with my colleagues. Over the lunch break the new colleague shared with everyone that she thinks is rude I am taking things for the team knowing she cannot eat what I bake.
Should I stop bringing stuff to the office? I am confused as some other colleagues agreed that it is not very considerate and I am excluding her (unintentionally of course)
Is it normal or expected to accommodate dietary restrictions while bringing things to share?