Eating has been a communal experience for as long as community and food have existed however I think eating in silence (or preferebly with music playing) is a far more preferable expirience, mostly leading back to the idea that eating, from a visual amd especially auditory standpoint is gross, and having a conversation while eating makes me feel really gross. However it seems to be one of the big times that people chat, I am not at all against chatting, human connection is the most important thing we have and getting to know people is one of the great joys of life. Just not while we are eating.
I know its incredibly antisocial but I spend most meals with my earphones in (unless we are watching something on tv) and avoiding looking at people. I want that time to be between me, my food and my music. I do not like dinner dates. I do not like potlucks. If food is the centre of whatever is going on then I don’t want to talk.
I’m not including talking over a bowl of chips or a charcuterie board, while i’d prefer the food wasn’t involved I will still enjoy these conversations plenty. Also not including talking once food is done, i actually love that. Just while eating a meal PLEASE DONT TALK TO ME!