Sharing Meals Can Strengthen Bonds and Broaden Tastes
- Splitting meals brings down the bill and brings you closer to your dining companions
- Group ordering solves indecision about what to order and allows you to try more menu items
- Sharing food requires some negotiation, which builds teamwork into the dining experience
- Suggesting shared plates is a way to gauge the closeness of a relationship
- Asking "What are you eating?" can imply a desire to share the meal