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To keep the holiday treats I originally bought for my colleagues?

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hhhhhhhhi · 03/08/2026 13:12

If someone goes on holiday on my team, they usually bring back some treats. Not everyone does this. I've recently come back from France and bought some nice biscuits for the office but now I'm thinking it would be nicer to have them myself as you can't get them here (I do have a stash for myself as well). Should I keep them and buy my team some French biscuits that are easily found here instead?

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WineAndBridgerton3322 · 04/08/2026 13:21

readingismycardio2 · 04/08/2026 05:04

Please, please, please, teach me your ways!!!

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You have to think of outfits, not random clothes. Actually try stuff on, think of where you are going, does it look good in photos, is it practical, am I comfortable in it (not just practical comfort, but nothing you think makes you look fat or whatever insecurities you have) and only take what you will ACTUALLY wear. No "maybe" or "just in case". Only the best stuff. Same with makeup, hair tools etc. For long trips, we always also book some Air Bnbs so we can wash some of the clothes.

It's a game changer for trips like Japan or Argentina or any destination where you will be travelling around every 3-4 days. Luggage gets lost or delayed all the time, plus you have to carry it and pack and unpack, so you really shoot yourself in the foot if you don't pack lightly. If you're just going to a hotel in Spain for 2 weeks, it doesn't matter, stick it all in a big suitcase and job done.

MrsShawnHatosy · 04/08/2026 09:40

Used to work with someone who once went to Canada on holiday and brought back some maple syrup biscuits that were absolutely delicious. I went to Canada myself last year and bought some of these biscuits. My god they were disgusting. I was so disappointed. They must have changed the recipe.

theneighboureatmysalad · 04/08/2026 09:36

It's not mandatory at all, but it's really not that hard to grab a pack of something at the airport , you don't even need to open your luggage.

When I am kids free and don't care about liquid, I always go away with hand luggage only, I need shoes and choices, but how much stuff do people need to take that your bag is so tightly packed 😂

Pippa12 · 04/08/2026 09:31

Just take some hobnobs in, I don’t care where my biscuits are from at break time, just chuffed they are there!

ginasevern · 04/08/2026 09:30

Just scoff them OP and buy some other biscuits for the office. They won't know.

OvernightBloats · 04/08/2026 07:34

Keep them and enjoy!

Bring in a token packet of French biscuits from your local supermarket and explain that packing space was limited. Lu biscuits are nice (and usually on offer!)

midlifeattheoasis · 04/08/2026 07:22

Keep them or don’t.

permanently · 04/08/2026 06:31

No good can come from eating biscuits I’ve found

readingismycardio2 · 04/08/2026 05:04

WineAndBridgerton3322 · 03/08/2026 13:29

As someone who packs VERY lightly, usually hand luggage only, this practice really fucks me off. I simply never have room for 3 boxes of shitty expensive sweets in my bag. So i just don't buy them. No one seems to have noticed.

Edited to say I went to Japna for 3 weeks with hand luggage only (and I had some lovely instagram worthy oufits too), recently, to give you an idea how tightly I pack!

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Please, please, please, teach me your ways!!!

BigBrownBoogyingBear · 04/08/2026 04:40

I always just take (slightly nicer than usual) normal biscuits in after a holiday - or some muffins or something. I never have enough room in my suitcase for random boxes of food, and they'd probably end up looking squashed and unappealing anyway 😬
No one has ever complained!

ACynicalDad · 04/08/2026 04:40

Only person cares and is making a mental note. You know who they are. Your call.

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 04/08/2026 04:32

Now is the time to break this tradition and consign it to back to the 90s. "Sorry everyone, cabin bag only, no room for treats " Everyone will silently thank you.

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 23:49

hhhhhhhhi · 03/08/2026 23:49

They aren't! I've Googled!

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Asda it is then.😁

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hhhhhhhhi · 03/08/2026 23:49

CoastalCalm · 03/08/2026 23:24

I’d be really surprised if the biscuits you bought aren’t available to buy in the UK

They aren't! I've Googled!

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CoastalCalm · 03/08/2026 23:24

I’d be really surprised if the biscuits you bought aren’t available to buy in the UK

JMSA · 03/08/2026 22:49

Could you do a half and half? So keep SOME of the holiday treats, and replace the rest with shop-bought.

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hhhhhhhhi · 03/08/2026 22:35

ToKittyornottoKitty · 03/08/2026 13:30

I don’t think anyone would care either way

So true! I am way overthinking this!

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hhhhhhhhi · 03/08/2026 22:35

WineAndBridgerton3322 · 03/08/2026 13:29

As someone who packs VERY lightly, usually hand luggage only, this practice really fucks me off. I simply never have room for 3 boxes of shitty expensive sweets in my bag. So i just don't buy them. No one seems to have noticed.

Edited to say I went to Japna for 3 weeks with hand luggage only (and I had some lovely instagram worthy oufits too), recently, to give you an idea how tightly I pack!

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I agree! It's a massive PITA as I also only ever take hand luggage only so I'm amazed I managed to find space.

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mondaytosunday · 03/08/2026 14:14

What’s the point of that? Just give them the biscuits you bought - getting ones readily available here rather defeats the purpose.

JesseDavisGonnaHangOnInThereNSoul · 03/08/2026 14:01

You can get french biscuits in Asda I forget the name.
And no they aren't le custard cream.

BeaLola · 03/08/2026 13:59

You can keep them and buy ice creams for the office

dumblydork · 03/08/2026 13:36

They'll never know unless you tell them. It's not mean to keep a treat for yourself, especially if you replace it with another treat. For all you know, they may prefer the replacements to the originals.

susiedaisy1912 · 03/08/2026 13:32

Why?

ToKittyornottoKitty · 03/08/2026 13:30

I don’t think anyone would care either way

WineAndBridgerton3322 · 03/08/2026 13:29

As someone who packs VERY lightly, usually hand luggage only, this practice really fucks me off. I simply never have room for 3 boxes of shitty expensive sweets in my bag. So i just don't buy them. No one seems to have noticed.

Edited to say I went to Japna for 3 weeks with hand luggage only (and I had some lovely instagram worthy oufits too), recently, to give you an idea how tightly I pack!