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Communal Eating Buzz Report (Mike (Self-Selected Group (More sociable,…
Communal Eating Buzz Report
Mike
"Collectivism Culture"
Unexpected converstions; randomness
Self-Selected Group
More sociable
Linger
Danger of groupthink?
Eliminates privacy
Could be loud; obnoxious
Dependent on "civility"
Communal tables don't require reservatoins
Cure for loneliness
Allows you to "disconnect"
Build Relationships
Jabari
Benefits of communal eating
communal eating makes for an enjoyable experience, especially when dining with a group.
Social aspect
Saves money
Sopar a la fresca
Communal dining needs someone to facilitate and group people together
Colleges tend to have communal dining areas for monetary reasons
Downsides to communal eating
it feels like a dinner party where a bunch of people show up unannounced.
Some people prefer to eat alone
"Communal tables only work when you have a social lubricant."
“People clamor for more interaction in their daily lives. The restaurant industry responded by experimenting with putting strangers together.”
When strangers gather happily together at a table, it’s because they’re getting something more than a standard meal or drink out of it.
Dong
Food consumer
Customized food requirement
Find local food when visiting another city
Get familiar with local environment when visiting another city
Food provider
Cooking at home as a part time job
Know from app what kind of food people living nearby want to eat
Student
Cook together to social
Save money
Save time
Improve cooking skill
Place
Home
Restaurant
A shared place for communal eating