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Social dining (by a group of people) is meeting either at someone's place or at restaurant to enjoy a meal together. It is a philosophy of using meals specifically as a means to connect with others: eat to socialize. A brunch, dinner or supper party are popular examples of places to socially gather over food. [1]
Eating behavior is a highly affiliative act, [3] thus the food one eats is closely tied with one's social class throughout history. [4] In contemporary Western society, social class differences in food consumption follow a general pattern.
Communal eating is closely bound up with commensality (the sociological concept of eating with other people). [12] [13] Communal eating is also bound up with eating and drinking together to cement relations, to establish boundaries and hierarchies as well as for pleasure. [13]
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Media and social media’s support of things like “clean eating,” different harmful dietary practices, and general health misinformation may contribute to fears about “toxic” foods and ...
In a pilot study from February 2022 on mukbang watching and mental health, psychologists lay the foundation for future investigation into the potential detriments of using mukbang, or virtual eating, as a substitute for social experiences. [25] Another reason for mukbang viewing could be its potential sexual appeal.
In the United States, similar social clubs are called eating clubs. Eating clubs date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries and are intended to allow college students to enjoy meals and pleasant discourse. Some clubs are referred to as bicker clubs [2] because of the process of bickering over which applicants to accept as members. [3]
[2] At picnics, potlucks, and food festivals, eating is the primary purpose of a social gathering. At many social events, food and beverages are made available to attendees. People usually have two or three meals a day. [3] Snacks of smaller amounts may be consumed between meals.