Just because you ask, doesn't mean I should feel bad for saying no.

I see this epidemic at work all the time. Most of the people that I work with are between the ages of 19 - 27. Half of what I call physically fit and half are far from it. One of my consistent pet peeves is people always asking "Can I have some?" and stalking the lunch room like a pack of wolves who smell their next meal. I'm sorry, when I packed my lunch today I did not account for 6 other people who have working jobs and income who can afford their own food. When I take MY lunch, I planned on eating my own prepared lunch or even one I decided to go buy somewhere else. If i decide to go out to lunch I will have no less than 3 people ask me where I'm going and can I grab them something. No! If I bring my lunch, then every person that passes me will inspect MY lunch and then either comment on it or just flat out ask, "Can I have some?". My answer is still NO! But what trips me out the most about this is that people look at you as if YOU are selfish. I could somewhat see their point if they asked once every couple of weeks or months, but this occurs everyday without fail. Just because you ask me can you have some, doesn't mean I have an obligation to feed you. When I sat down with my food I planned on eating all of MY food. Call me selfish if you want, but I don't ask y'all for anything. I take responsibility for my own meal which is the way it should be. I shouldn't have to fend off vultures when I eat indoors and that is exactly what I have to do. If you ask a question, it has several outcomes. You may want a particular answer, but that answer isn't guaranteed. Don't try to make me feel bad because I brought in something I wanted and am sitting here eating it on my time. In this world I find you almost have to be selfish to get respect...