HUISMAN , Gijs

Eating together is one of the most treasured human activities. Its benefits range from improving the taste of food to mitigating the feelings of loneliness. In 2020, many countries have adopted lock-down and social distancing policies, forcing people to stay home, often alone and away from families and friends. Although technology can help...

Food and eating are inherently social activities taking place, for example, around the dining table at home, in restaurants, or in public spaces. Enjoying eating with others, often referred to as "commensality," positively affects mealtime in terms of, among other factors, food intake, food choice, and food satisfaction. In this paper we...