While I was in India, to attend a wedding, I briefly stayed at the groom's family home. There were 20+ folks and how they eat meals was a bit different than how I usually do it.
Here's how I usually eat:
And when I'm with my family:
Here's a ChatGPT Gemini Flash generated image somewhat resembling how the groom's family ate:
They were in groups of 4-6 eating from the same plate. They were all sitting on the floor with no phones in sight. There was a TV but turned off. There was a dining table but it was pushed to the side and reserved for those unable to physically sit comfortably. The house was lively with conversation because eating is an opportunity to connect with one another and be present.
