National Make Lunch Count Day
We have the opportunity to break a trend that has been sweeping the country by joining National Make Lunch Count Day on April 13th.
According to a recent report by TGI Fridays, the overwhelming majority of Americans suffer from "FOLO" – also known as a "Fear of Lunching Out" in TGI Fridays. One-thirds have lunch at their desk every day of the week, while one-third have lunch at their desk every day of the week. Don't worry about lunching out any longer!!
Taking a break from work improves productivity. That includes taking a lunch break. Refueling the office or even your desk for 20-30 minutes to refuel also reinvigorates your creative juices. The daily break is needed for our brains and bodies. You'll be refreshed and ready for new ideas and approaches to whatever your career brings you.
The observance is here to eliminate FOLO and assist American employees in increasing their creativity and productivity.
How to celebrate #nationalmakelunchcountday
- FOLO is a cycle that repeats. Move away from your computer and into the outdoors
- Enjoy a real lunch with stimulating discussion with your coworkers and enjoy a healthy lunch
- Describe your go-to-make lunch count and share it with your classmates
- Don't just do it today; do it every day! To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalMakeLunchCountcom
The national make lunch count day is the longest in national make lunch count day history
In 2016, TGI Fridays introduced National Make Lunch Count Day to remind American employees to get away from their desks for lunch.
Lunch FAQ
Q. What are some effective ways to break the ice over lunch?
A. It's not always easy to know your coworkers. The following are examples of great conversation starters::
- Last year, what was the best movie you watched last year?
- What skill do you wish you had but didn't have? What do you wish you had but don't have?
- Where would it be if you could travel anywhere in the world right now?
- Everyone has at least one skill What is yours?
Q. What can I do to prevent myself from getting bogged down when I return to my desk?
A. For your lunch, try fresh vegetables and lean proteins. Restaurant portions tend to be oversized, so divide your plate in half and leave the remainder home for supper. Finally, drink water or tea instead of carbonated beverages.
