My husband used to take sardines and nuts to work. He could clear the eating area in seconds after opening the can. People even made complaints against him!
I’ve had the same experiences in my workplace. Some people just can’t stand the smell. I’ve learned to eat the sardines in my office and then wrap the empty tin inside of a paper bag and place it in the cafeteria or rest room wastebasket.
Used to work with Asian folks and they’d Zap octopus in the microwave and send everyone A Runnin’ !!!
Ha Clazy