The Email About One Loud Chip
An office email thread turns one noisy snack into a formal discussion.
Subject: Sound Concern in the Break Room
Dear team,
At 10:42 this morning, one potato chip made a surprisingly loud sound near the coffee machine. Several people looked up from their laptops.
I am not blaming anyone. However, I would like to confirm whether we need a snack noise guideline.
Please share your thoughts by 3:00 p.m. Suggested topics include chip thickness, bite speed, and whether silence makes snacks louder.
Best regards,
Mina
Reply:
Dear Mina,
I support a guideline, but only if it protects cookies too. A dry cookie can sound like office construction.
Sincerely,
Ken
Final Update:
The team agreed not to create a rule. Instead, the snack table will move two meters away from the coffee machine. The loud chip has not commented.