We all know the importance of eating together as a family, yet somehow, the day-to-day gets in the way. Most of our afternoons consist of sports practice, music lessons, dance class and homework. Gone are the days of leisurely meals, with everyone sharing the story of their day and having a chance to practice proper eating etiquette. Sometimes dinner is on the go, sometimes it’s in shifts and sometimes it’s fraught with interruptions.
And though the above scenario seems quite prevalent nationwide, many families do take time to sit together at dinner and rules are in order ... as the sign says. As we read, you/we might want to include: no cellphones at the table or any other electronic devices, remaining at the table until everyone else is finished or at least asking to be excused from the table... for a good reason.
But, what is all too common at the dinner table and why many people don't like eating together is its too noisy. Dinner time is about sharing a meal not having a debate. Its important to eat at the table and being quiet while eating is important too.
Again, its not healthy to eat alone but its not healthy to eat in a noisy environment. The dinner table is a place for the family to come together; its the place where we joyfully acknowledge the family structure and its proper hierarchy. It should not resemble a quarreling parliament. Such an atmosphere at dinner is unhealthy...studies have been done reflecting such outcomes.
There is something to be said for silence at the right time and for the right reasons. Having at least some silence at the table allows the family to become more deeply connected to each other as they recognize each member and respect the role in the family each person has... all the while consuming sustenance together around the family table which they share. And, a quieter dinner table allows people to appreciate their food and enables better digestion.
When I was a kid and it got too noisy at the dinner table, we got 'the look'... which simple meant to be quite and enjoy the food before you and those who provided it.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/galtime/table-manners_b_2403501.html
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