letSpeak Up!: Lunch

Lunch

1. Daily Lunch Routine

What time do you usually have lunch at work?
Do you eat lunch at your desk or in a break room?
How long is your lunch break?
Do you eat alone or with coworkers?
What do you usually eat for lunch?
Do you bring your lunch or buy it?
What drinks do you usually have with lunch?
How do you feel after lunch — sleepy or energized?
Do you take a nap or a walk after eating?
How important is your lunch break for your day?

2. Packed Lunch / Homemade Meals

Do you pack your lunch every day?
Who prepares your lunch — you or someone else?
What’s your favorite home-cooked lunch to bring?
Is it cheaper to bring lunch than to eat out?
Do you enjoy preparing your lunch in the morning?
Do you bring leftovers for lunch?
Have you ever brought lunch for a coworker?
Do you use a lunch box or food container?
What do you usually do while eating your packed lunch?
Have you ever forgotten to bring your lunch?

3. Eating Out at Work

Do you often go out to eat during your lunch break?
What restaurants or cafes do you go to near your office?
Do you prefer fast food or sit-down meals?
How much do you usually spend on lunch?
Do you go out for lunch alone or with others?
Have you ever found a hidden food gem near work?
What’s your go-to order when you eat out?
Do you have loyalty cards or apps for lunch spots?
Have you ever tried a new place and regretted it?
How do you decide where to eat?

4. Lunch with Coworkers

Do you enjoy having lunch with your coworkers?
What do you usually talk about during lunch?
Do you all eat together every day?
Have you ever made friends through lunch breaks?
What’s the funniest thing that happened during lunch?
Do your coworkers bring interesting lunches?
Have you ever shared food with coworkers?
Do you ever celebrate birthdays or special occasions at lunch?
Have you had a team lunch outside the office?
Is it okay to talk about work during lunch?

5. Lunch Preferences and Habits

Do you prefer light or heavy lunches?
What’s your ideal work lunch?
Do you eat snacks before or after lunch?
Do you eat the same thing every day?
What’s your favorite lunch combo?
Do you like trying new food for lunch?
How do your lunch choices affect your mood?
What food do you avoid during work lunch?
Have your lunch habits changed over time?
Do you have a favorite "comfort" lunch?

6. Cultural Differences in Work Lunches

What is a typical work lunch in your country?
How is lunch at work different in other countries?
Do people in your country take long lunch breaks?
Are hot meals common for lunch?
Do coworkers eat together or separately in your culture?
What’s considered polite or rude during lunch at work?
Do you ever bring traditional food to work?
Have you ever tried a foreign dish during lunch?
Are lunch breaks formal or casual in your country?
Have you experienced a different lunch culture abroad?

7. Healthy Lunch at Work

Do you try to eat healthy at work?
What healthy meals do you like bringing?
Do you avoid junk food during lunch?
Do you drink water, juice, or soda with lunch?
How do you stay full but not sleepy after eating?
What are some good snacks to have with lunch?
Have you ever gone on a lunch diet challenge?
Do you eat salads or fruits often?
What’s your favorite healthy dish?
Do your coworkers influence your lunch choices?

8. Special Lunch Occasions

Do you have potlucks or shared lunches at work?
What do people bring during special office lunches?
Have you attended a birthday lunch at work?
Do you have Friday food days or themed lunches?
What happens during company celebrations at lunch?
Do you ever eat lunch with your boss?
What’s the best special lunch you’ve had at work?
Have you joined team lunches outside the office?
Do you eat differently during holidays?
Have you ever helped organize a group lunch?

9. Challenges with Lunch at Work

Have you ever been too busy to take lunch?
What do you do if you forget your lunch?
Is it okay to eat at your desk?
Have you ever spilled food at work?
Do you have enough time to enjoy lunch?
Have you ever had food stolen from the fridge?
What do you do when you don’t like your lunch?
Is there a microwave or fridge at your office?
Have you ever had food that smelled too strong?
Do you feel awkward eating alone?

10. Dream Lunch Breaks

What would your dream lunch break look like?
If you could eat anything for lunch, what would it be?
Would you prefer lunch in a park, café, or home?
What’s your idea of a relaxing lunch break?
If your company gave free lunch, what would you want?
What food do you dream of eating during work?
Do you wish lunch breaks were longer?
If you could invite anyone to lunch at work, who would it be?
What’s one lunch experience you want to try?
Would you like to work in a job with a lunch buffet?