A Sweet Experiment

I came in this morning and found two packs of M&Ms on my seat. Apparently, my co-worker brought these for me hoping that this is the "best" way she can keep her hands away from chocolates. That's what she thought.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE CHOCOLATES and M&Ms are on top of my list! Ironically, since I got pregnant, I haven't been that addicted to sweets compared to pre-pregnancy days. One piece (mind you, a small piece, not a bar) of chocolate per day is enough. In fact, it took me a week to finish a small Twix bar... and it was just lying there on my desk the whole time.

So for a social experiment, I put my leftover Kisses and these two packs of M&Ms in a container, and placed it at the edge of my workstation - along the hallway - where everyone passes by. As expected, each co-worker who passes by couldn't resist but get a piece or two, or handful of these sweet treats.

The experiment: How long will an office of 11 people finish these?


Note that you have to pass by my workstation to go: in and out of the office, to go to the printer, to go to the boss' room, etc. Everyone will pass by this hallway at least 3 times a day.

I did the same thing months ago, seeing a pack of Three Musketeers in the office pantry; It's been there for so long that I felt bad it will go to waste. I put it on a container, 'displayed' it on my desk near the hallway and it took the office less than one business day to finish it! Ha!

Let's see how many days will the M&Ms last. ;)