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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating together is one of the oldest human traditions and it\u2019s about more than just food. Whether it\u2019s a quiet dinner with family, a fun meal with friends, or lunch with coworkers, sharing meals helps us feel connected. Studies have also shows that eating with others builds trust, friendship, and emotional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and learn how eating together can help us feel closer, build friendships, and feel part of a group in everyday life and different cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cuculi.com\/post\/the-psychology-of-sharing-meals-more-than-just-eating-together<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does the idiom “to break bread together<\/strong>” mean? “Breaking bread together <\/strong>is an age-old ritual, transcending mere sustenance to become a cornerstone of human interaction.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence and give two synonyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of the phrase “deeply embedded<\/strong>” mean? “There’s a profound psychology behind shared meals, deeply embedded <\/strong>in our social fabric.<\/em>“. Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define the idiom “to open up<\/strong>“. “It’s a time when people are more likely to open up<\/strong>, share stories, and discuss ideas<\/em>.” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What does communal dining do for you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How do shared meals help people feel seen, heard, or supported?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What emotions do you associate with family meals or celebrations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What are some mealtime traditions in your culture that show care or respect?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How do different cultures use food to build relationships or show hospitality?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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