Poll: Do You Eat Meals in Front of Your Computer?
I’m sure that many of you snack in front of your computer. I have a drawer at my desk just for my beef jerky and chips. But do you eat meals in front of your computer?
There was once a time when people ate their meals at their dining table, but most peeps I know go out to eat or eat in front of the TV, now…
I usually try not to eat in front of my computers. I like to step away, get out of the home office, and chillax with my food on the couch in front of the TV. But I’ve been finding myself eating in front of the computer more and more, as I read blogs and articles, and watch videos and vidcasts. I’ve been eating most of my breakfasts and lunches in front of my computer, lately. I blame the continued advancement and adoption of online multimedia.
I did spill juice all over my keyboard once. That sucked. Now, I use water bottles and don’t let any open liquid containers anywhere near my computers.
Maybe it’s just me, or those of us who work from home, but even when I worked for the man, I’d find myself eating lunch at my desk on most days.
Being the internet-addicted creatures that we are, I thought I’d throw the question out to ya’ll… Assuming that you eat an average of three meals a day…
Feel free to comment on why or why not you eat your meals in front of your computer… Or any horror stories that you may have!
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December 18 2008 @ 12:38 pm
I lied. I said I eat one (generally dinner) but I forgot that I eat my breakfast at work in front of the computer, too.
December 18 2008 @ 1:03 pm
I’m with ya. I used to force myself to eat away from the computer because I felt like I spent too much time in front of it. Now it seems that I spend at least 2 meals (lunch and dinner) in front of it. Usually lunch here at the office and then dinner in front of it when I get home. On weekends if I actually eat all 3 meals at home I am most definitely in front of the computer for each one.
It all comes down to the fact that so many facets of our lives are computer based now. I use it for work, for news, for entertainment, and for social interaction. If it weren’t for the fact I hate being cooped up in my place all the time I could probably live my life without ever leaving my computer.
December 18 2008 @ 1:31 pm
You’re probably asking a very biased crowd of SEOs so it’s really no question. I work from a home office as well and eat at least breakfast and lunch in front of the computer. Sometimes dinner, but like you I try to get out or chill somewhere else.
December 18 2008 @ 2:01 pm
Yes, I eat lunch in front of the computer. What’s bad is you don’t realize you are dropping anything but a few months down the line you clean out your keyboard and there’s a funky surprise.
December 18 2008 @ 2:03 pm
Breakfast and lunch in front of computer at work, dinner with laptop beside me at home.
I don’t remember the last time I ate at a table unless I was in a restaurant.
December 18 2008 @ 10:57 pm
Does emailing or surfing the internet on an iPhone count as a using a computer?
If so… Then I eat almost every meal in front of a computer. I even use the restroom in front of a computer.
December 19 2008 @ 8:54 am
I usually sit on my couch and watch a movie or tv show on my computer when I’m eating….does that count as “sitting in front of your computer”??
December 19 2008 @ 10:23 am
I usually only eat two meals a day…and both are usually in front of my pc. I need to get a life!
December 19 2008 @ 10:26 am
@Linda – That’s hilarious! Find anything interesting?
@Hawaii – TMI…
@Jeremy – Nah, I wouldn’t count that cuz you’re using the computer as a TV… Then again, the two do seem to be becoming more like each other…
December 21 2008 @ 8:20 pm
You want to wash your hands before eating at your desk. The keyboard is a germ factory, the mouse isn’t far behind!
December 26 2008 @ 6:49 pm
I do quite often, even though I shouldn’t!
December 29 2008 @ 12:07 pm
Hi There,
Interesting post. I do admit I used to eat my lunch in front of the computer even though I knew I should not.
However later on I realized when I am eating in front of computer or eating dinner while watching TV I ended up eating more. So finally made up a rule not to eat while doing something or watching.
Intersting to see that so many people are having the same habit.
January 5 2009 @ 5:43 pm
I used to eat in front of my computer until one day, a packet of ketchup exploded near my mouse track pad and made it sticky from then on! After I got a new macbook, I decided to never eat in front my computer again. Even drinking something is risky, but I still give it a go from time-to-time. I have noticed that working at home makes me more likely to eat around my computer, especially when I’m catching up on my reader or work I’m behind on. Thanks for this cool post!
January 13 2009 @ 11:35 am
I only eat breakfast in front of my computer, but that is partly because my home computer is in my kitchen.
January 22 2009 @ 2:59 pm
I have to be constantly doing something. I can’t JUST eat- I get bored too easily. I almost always eat breakfast at the computer, and then sometimes dinner too. Horrible habit, I know, but it does save a bit of time.
I did have a friend who used her laptop as a table- she was eating soup on it one day and spilled the bowl of soup. It didn’t work very well after that, so I try to be very careful about eating near mine. I did have a good laugh when the tech guy at our school saved a Campbell’s soup screensaver onto her computer after, though.
January 24 2009 @ 4:22 am
I eat all the time in front of the computer, Eating my meal while im typing
January 28 2009 @ 11:02 am
I eat my breakfast usually in front of the computer to catch up on my rss feeds and news since it is quieter for my roommates than the TV and then everyone now and then for dinner to recap the day. Never lunch, I like to have a little break from being cramped indoors all day.
February 1 2009 @ 7:30 pm
For me the big question is do I ever sit at my computer without eating. I graze at my computer all day. Nut, chips, fruit. If I didn’t have a fast metabolism, I would be 300 pounds.
February 4 2009 @ 2:04 am
Only my breakfast! I am pregnant and I cannot eat as soon as I wake up. So I drink my cup of coffee and start working at the Laptop. Then after 1 hour I get hungry and eat in front of the computer
February 20 2009 @ 5:29 pm
I always eat before my keyboard, therefore, it is also broken ^^
February 25 2009 @ 6:02 pm
Only Coffee, my son would olove to eat while he’s playing Runescape
March 10 2009 @ 2:22 pm
Oh yeah I love it. Eating breakfast, looking some videos on youtube and drinking my cup of coffee. That’s wellness for my soul
March 17 2009 @ 12:35 pm
I only eat breakfast in front of my computer…..