How food people brings people together

How food brings people together

What's your favourite food, who do you like to eat it with? do you cook it or do you go and sit in your favourite restaurant to have it?. What was the best time you had with people, where food made the event what it was? 

 I think we forget the importance of food and how it keeps people connected. I mean how many special occasions have you been to or even arranged where food was the centre of the arrangement?. Think back to all of the times and moments that you have shared with loved ones and friends. I think the power food has in bringing people together and breaking silent spaces, its ability to act as a great conversation starter.

 How many dates have you had where you have gone for food? Most people go for a meal on their first date because it allows for two people to get to know each other, talk and share experiences. When you meet up with friends you go for a meal for a chat or even when it is a child's birthday there is always food involved.

Do you remember your first date where did you go, what did you eat? or a wedding, that 21st birthday party or the buffet at a funeral where you came away saying, "that was a nice spread"  whatever the occasion food is always at the centre and always carefully thought out. How many parties have you been to where you have asked who the cater was because it was a great spread and you cant get that spring rolls out of your head or you get up and think, " I could do with one of those sandwiches from last night" because you can't get it out of your head, how soft the bread was? or even you were presented with food that you have never tasted before, opening your, palette and mind to tasting new things or even making you want to visit new restaurants because of it.

The lovely restaurant you visit with your friends at lunchtime for fat Friday, the chat, laughter over the goings-on in work that week or even the cute girl or guy that has just started working.

Food is what brings families together, it is at mealtimes such as dinner time when you get to hear about what has happened in the lives of the people you care most about, food helps you listen absorb what the other person is saying. Food has the powers of healing broken relations, stealing deals, lunch dates. Food gets people to see themselves differently. Whatever it is, where ever it is, food has helped create some amazing memories with people you care about. 

What's the next place you will go to eat, and for what reason and who with? Share your story with a picture.