A recent poll has revealed a decline in the tradition of the family dinner in France, a cultural staple for generations.
The survey found that a quarter of people polled now spend less than 30 minutes at the dining table for their evening meal.
The findings have sparked concern and debate about the changing social habits of the French.
The report suggests that the decline is linked to the influence of foreign foods like ketchup, which are often associated with more casual, less-formal dining experiences, and the rising popularity of social media platforms like TikTok, which encourage shorter attention spans and solo entertainment during meal times.
The combination of these modern influences is seen as a threat to the traditional French values of conviviality and communal dining, where family members would gather to share food, conversation, and connect with each other.
The survey found that a quarter of people polled now spend less than 30 minutes at the dining table for their evening meal.
The findings have sparked concern and debate about the changing social habits of the French.
The report suggests that the decline is linked to the influence of foreign foods like ketchup, which are often associated with more casual, less-formal dining experiences, and the rising popularity of social media platforms like TikTok, which encourage shorter attention spans and solo entertainment during meal times.
The combination of these modern influences is seen as a threat to the traditional French values of conviviality and communal dining, where family members would gather to share food, conversation, and connect with each other.
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