Research Reveals Why Receiving Food Before Others Is a Source of Discomfort for Social Diners

New research reveals social tension behind dining etiquette

Restaurants and dinner hosts could improve dining experiences and reduce social awkwardness by serving guests at the same time, a new study has found.

Research reveals why receiving food before others is a source of discomfort for social diners

Restaurants and dinner hosts could improve dining experiences and reduce social awkwardness by serving guests at the same time, a new study has found.

Study Uncovers Why Being Served First Causes Discomfort Among Social Diners

The Hidden Social Dilemma of Dinner: Why We Wait to Eat Even When No One’s Watching In dining rooms and restaurants worldwide, a silent social contract governs how and when we begin to eat. This seemingly unspoken rule—waiting for everyone’s food to arrive before starting—is deeply ingrained in social etiquette, often leaving diners in a state of awkward anticipation. A groundbreaking new study conducted by researchers at Bayes Business School a…