She caught me
Wednesday, 12 Mar 2025
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No, you got it all wrong. That’s a contract offer! She’s saying you can have a snack anytime, so long as you smile for the camera.
Tonight, grab a piece of candy, and give the camera a big thumbs up and a huge grin. Repeat once every night.
A bowl of candy sitting in the open in an office is always for others to grab a piece. That’s the universal sign for “take one”. That person sucks for trying to guilt someone for doing exactly that.
Forgot to mention, this is a mental health clinic.
You can take this one of two ways – the negative way presented or a more positive view where it’s just someone a little socially awkward saying hello.
Regardless of how they meant it, being impenetrably good natured is very disarming.
And next time, smile and wave when you take one and mouth a quick “Thanks!”
She left the pen right there. Maybe she wants you to write back and start some sort of overnight penpal relationship
Wait no one is considering that it was light hearted? I mean I would have taken that piece smiled at the camera and thumbs up at it. Like thanks!
If I saw this note I wouldn’t think they were calling me out, I would think they are saying hi and inviting me to take candy when I wanted. It looks nice and the little smile face is cute. Is not even a 😉
Is there some context I’m missing?
Just imagine she meant this kindly and now it’s on Reddit’s mildly infuriating…ouch.
It’s hard to judge tone in the written word. She could have been being a jerk or she could have meant in as a kindness.
I have found that when I read something in a text, if I’m stressed or frustrated, I read it in a more hostile tone, and if I’m feeling happy and upbeat, I read it in an optimistic and lighthearted tone.
At the end of the day, you have a 50-50 chance either way, so take the free candy and give a little wave to the camera. It’ll either make her day or it’ll make her infuriated. Either way, you win!
Honestly idk if you’ll see this but I wonder if this more just a weird way of saying here have one maybe they might feel like the janitor is unappreciated and are trying to be like hey I notice you unless there’s more that I’m missing
It could be a wholesome note.
I think she was being nice and reaching out!
I don’t know how to tell the janitors in my building that I see them and appreciate them, I could see myself doing this, don’t assume it is bad right away! Leave a thank you note maybe!
Write on the bottom. “Thanks, get Biy O Honey next time.”
Sounds like she’s totally cool with it and just playing around
Could it just have been a good natured joke? Sometimes text or notes can be poor at expressing intent.
I think you’re interpreting it maliciously without sufficient evidence. Could go either way.
I don’t think this is a bad thing. I just think she’s acknowledging you and inviting you to take more since she leaves one on the note. When I worked a corporate job in college, the candy bowl on my desk was fair game to anyone. Every week was a different type of chocolate.
could this be taken as a “You’re allowed to have candy, just letting you know I have a camera” message or do you think it’s like
“don’t take the candy I’m watching you”
bowl of candy on a desk means take some you did nothing wrong
Fill that bowl with Sugar free Haribo Gummy Bears.
I’d smile at the camera while grabbing a handful from the bowl, as well as this one
Am I the ONLY ONE who wouldn’t just take candy just cause it’s in a open bowl??????? I would always feel inclined to ask first.
Besides , this note doesn’t seem passive aggressive at all.
What kind of person checks their desktop camera in their cubicle?
Agreed she should keep them in the drawer because someone is definitely going to attack the candy if it’s left in the open. Having said she’s entitled to have them up there and not be touched. Just pretend it went over your head. Write a note back saying thank you, and ask if she has any other flavours 😆
After a while bring your own to refill it, it sounds like you made a friend. I bet you’re one of the few that takes one and she was wondering who was getting them without her seeing.
Side note, my mom was part of a cleaning staff. Helped put food on the table and put me through school. I’ve always made a point to say hello and be kind to the cleaning staff.
I hope you have a boring night.