Do you still think of other things everytime you eat or just think of the food?
By neelianoscet
@neelianoscet (9615)
Philippines
February 17, 2010 10:40am CST
Everytime you eat your food whether you are dining in eating in a restaurant or at home. Is their are times you still think of other things or you just think of the food in front of you to eat on how to consume them immediately or you have other hesitation, like you remember one of your family member is left on the house and has not eat yet, then you think you have to hurry in eating, so that you could bring some take out food for her/him to eat. Their also an instances when you feel guilty indulging in luxury buffet and think not wasting the food since their are also lot of people all over the world unable to experience eating in an elegant restaurant or you just do not mind and just eat right away. Do you have any worries or if it is not a problem at all or Is their are times you eat and then think of other things beside from food?
What kind of memories are associated when you recall a situation suddenly while eating. It may be about the food or a person which could remind you of something or it just appear in your mind, What are those things which you think everytime you eat? Kindly shares your thoughts. Thank you.
2-17-10
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23 responses
@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
18 Feb 10
When I am hungry I do not think but only food that I eat. Because when I am hungry I can't no longer think about anything. I just eat and I just want to stop my hunger because it gives a big pain on my stomach and it chills me. sometimes when I eat in a restaurant which is very seldom, I think of my family at home. I am thinking I should let them taste what I had ate, so I take home some of it. When I can't finish the food that is the only time I will be thinking of other people who haven't had a privilege to eat in a restaurant. I will think of them and I will feel lucky for myself having the opportunity to be there and experienced it.
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
27 Feb 10
hi basqui,
how thoughtful you are your girlfriend would surely be happy everytime you eat you remember her.
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@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
18 Feb 10
Hello neelianoscet,
I eat my food slowly but at the same time, I always think of other things too; whatever comes to my mind that time. When I eat with others, we normally eat and talk at the same time. Well, it is not a good habit to eat and talk, but we get used to share all the news, gossips and everything while enjoying our food!
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
27 Feb 10
hi gr8life,
As long as they are good news and add good vibes it is better to talk about nice things and avoid the one with problematic topics since it spoil the mood of the eaters. Gossiping in a nice way just a clean fun as long as it never hurt other people directly is still tolerable as long as you know your limit. thanks
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
18 Feb 10
Hey neelian! When I go out to eat in a restaurant I am only
thinking about the food that I am going to eat! Sometimes if
it is a "special place" that I have been to with friends it
will bring back certain memories, especially if it was a place
that I went and had alot of fun at! I love going to certain
restaurants for different reasons! But, most of the time it
is all about the food! I go to certain places for certain kinds
of foods! And since I can't afford to go out to often I only
go to places that I know I will really enjoy the meal and get
my moneys worth! When I am eating at home I sometimes will
make certain meals that I know my friends like me to make and
I enjoy making them specially for them because they ask me to!
To me that is one of the biggest compliments because I love
to cook and knowing that my friends love my cooking is so great!
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
27 Feb 10
hi opal,
Yeah, that is what I like to convey in my discussion every time one eat outside homes it is associated with the person whom we remember not only the places but it have something to tell to about the food especially if the food reminds you of past relationship or have significant memories associated with someone it could makes you feel angry, happy or sad, Then, it is good you know to cook which is very essential to attract a partner to stay and for family and friends appreciate your cooking is an achievement one should be proud of...
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@wookieekyut (673)
• Philippines
18 Feb 10
I sometimes get to a point when I feel life is not fair. Why do people have abundance and others don't? It's just a question that comes to my mind when I think of people who have not enough to eat and might not even have gone to fastfood chains like Jollibee or McDonald's.
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
27 Feb 10
hi woo,
Especially those who order in bulk then they could not consume all resulting in a lot of leftover. I think it is only best to order food which you could consume and ensure it is not wasted.
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@kaylachan (69370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Feb 10
I never stopped to think about it to be honest. I never had a reason to. I'm sure my mind's driffted when eating, but quite often if I'm out to eat I'm not completely alone so I'm not going completely insaine. Of course, this is just me I guess. If I'm at a sit-down place I try to mind my manners, because usually by the time I get the food I'm so hungry I just want to inhail it. I know this isn't healthy and can lead to chocking so I try to avoid it if at all possible.
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
27 Feb 10
hi kaylachan,
It is necessary to just stay calm even one is hungry so that the food is chew slowly and its nutrients goes to the body. When one is in good mood to eat it is reflected on the facial expression and person who often eat are cheerful people most of the times while if one eat in a bad mood no matter how delicious is the food it the one eating is in bad mood it also affected the amount of intake of food. thanks
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@bhaskar556 (328)
• India
21 Feb 10
we love our food time n v love to enjoy it. v like discussing about certain matter over dinning table but v cherrish d food too.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi bhaskar,
As long as it is pleasant it is nice to shares but the argumentative topic it is good to discuss it after all have finish their meals.
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@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
17 Feb 10
When it comes to food, the first thing that comes to my mind, is to eat it fast.. lol =D And if i wanna remember about whoever in my family or whoever hasn't eaten, i would have thought of it, before i even orded or enter the cafe/resturant.. hehe ^_^
So that, i can decide what to eat, and the convenience of buying it back for them too ^_^ And if i'm eating all by myself, i will keep my mind clear, so eating is an enjoyment.. haha =D
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
17 Feb 10
It really depends. If I am really worried about something I may be thinking about it while I am eating, but if I am just really hungery then it is pretty much all about the food. During lunch I usuall watch a soap operah so I am pretty plugged in to that while I eat, and I eat dinner with my husband and kids every night so I am in to what ever we are discussing at the table usually.
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
19 Feb 10
That is also what i am doing i need to be pleasant even I am not in good mood since i do not like to appear as a killjoy when other people are enjoying the party i would pretend enjoying it rather than avoiding the people who always ask my where about then after a few appearance it is then i would retreat in my own room since i do not feel well. Since one could feel the good taste of the food when one is happy and if happen that their is an angry feeling the mood for eating disappear because of the feeling of being upset.
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
18 Feb 10
When I eat out, I think about the food as well as other things. I live alone and there's no need to think about anybody at home. I like to eat out occasionally because I get tired of eating at home by myself so much. When I eat out, I tend to think about more pleasant things. In other words, I try to relax and enjoy myself. When I eat at home, I tend to think about my problems more. Also, I watch television while I eat at home and try to enjoy whatever it is I'm watching. However, it's hard for me not to think about my problems while eating at home sometimes. Kathy.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
That very true since if the topic seem to attack a certain person seated in front or beside you on the table and it would only triggers arguments which makes the person irritable and it kinda embarrassing to open up a problem when eating where lot of others people are eating at the same time it evokes quarrels.
The trouble with other people or even with a closer person when they open up their problem or discuss others problem which is not the right time to resolve or discuss while eating which just like in your experiences it quite annoying to talk about things which should only be dealt privately and not to reveal publicly.
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
27 Feb 10
hi cyrus,
Yeah, eating should be focus on the good things which life has to offer since it attract positive vibes and never to talk about negative things since it spoil the good moods and destroy any moods if the topic of the town is about criticism it spoil the fun so many young prefer to party outside the home since they get to express themselves and with food around it add thrill and makes happy any hungry soul.
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
27 Feb 10
It's actually better manners to talk about more pleasant things while eating. If you talk about something that's unpleasant, it can make you nervous and it's very important to relax while you're eating. If you're not relaxed while eating, your food won't digest properly. I wish you could tell my brother-in-law these things, lol
! He and my sister took me out to eat for my birthday one year and all he wanted to talk about was my financial situation
! I wanted so bad to tell him that I wanted to talk about something more pleasant. I'm glad my sister finally spoke up and said "Let's change the subject and talk about something more pleasant." Kathy.
! He and my sister took me out to eat for my birthday one year and all he wanted to talk about was my financial situation! I wanted so bad to tell him that I wanted to talk about something more pleasant. I'm glad my sister finally spoke up and said "Let's change the subject and talk about something more pleasant." Kathy.
@shan0822 (433)
• United States
17 Feb 10
Most of time when I was eating, I just think about what to do next, "who clean the dish, do we need go shoping today" But when I cook and eat home, first bite I just want taste the food and check if it was great or to salty, sweet or something like that. If food is not so good I just think what I did wrong during the cooking, and want to remember to correct it next time.
When I went to the restaurant, I usually talk with my husband or anyone who go with me, and enjoy the food, we may start talking about food first, but we usually change to talk other stuff in the end!
I just put very little time thinking about food when I was eating!
@flower21 (765)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
I think of other things when i am the only one eating since i have no companion i feel lonely eating alone unlike when i have a companion I a more happy eating and talk everything under the sun. If i am in hurry i like to be alone since i could eat fast and do not have to worry to entertain my companion or go out fast like being rude.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
hi flower21,
Your the same with me when I am hungry i just eat but when i am not in the mood i could not even take a 3 spoon full of food so i am not in the mood to eat when i have something which trouble my mind i rather go in a hunger strikes and would just eat when i like. I tend to avoid the same habit now days since it greatly affected my health which my beloved always remind me to eat on time whether i am in bad or good mood.
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@janeajozelle (197)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
i only think of my food when i am hungry and most of the times i am in a hurry since still have to go to school. with friends around i eat and talk with them at the same time since it is rude to remain silent and just eat it may mean i am ignoring them so i eat while enjoying talking with them at the same time.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
hi janea,
I am just like yours when i am still young i do not have to worry much about problems since i am just too focus on myself and my other activities with friends and usually hang out to places whee we enjoy company with other people whom we meet. I do enjoy food when i am hungry and have a good conversation whoever is my companion at the moment the it is also the time we share stories about the past and current life. it is one way of knowing the assessment about self is happening too teach a lot of lesson which everyone experience in life not all pain but their are also sweetness just like one rely in food to ease away those stress which life bring it helps to forget.
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi taznem,
That the right attitude since if one have worries it spoil the desire to eat food so it is only necessary to think about good things not worries when it comes to eating meals.
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@derek_a (10874)
•
18 Feb 10
I am tending to either watch TV, listen to the radio or read whilst I am eating. I know I should really sit down to a meal and have no distractions at all, it is not as if I don't enjoy food because I love it! When out in a restaurant with others though, we tend to chat a lot over a meal, and it is often about the quality of the food we are eating. So I guess we are concentrating on what we are eating then. 
_Derek
_Derek@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi derek,
Same with me as i am fond too of eating and watching TV show or DVD movies at the same time that i am eating since it is like a multi task for me i could enjoy the taste of the food while being entertain at the same time. of course it would be so rude if one is in the company of friends then one rarely talk because one is thinking of the food which may be misinterpret by other people as something like the other person dislike to talk to you and would prefer food than you.
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@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi jezzmay,
That right one could think when eating alone such as doing the planning or thinking abut things which need to accomplish or to attend to but the same situation changes just like you mention when you are with friends their is a need to maintain a healthy conversation while enjoying food at the same time.
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@May2k8 (18356)
• Indonesia
19 Feb 10
when I'm eating I do not want to think until the food is no left. My thoughts on food only, when finished and my head became dizzy because satiation and unable to think in a normal way. If in my family who do not eat there I would be offering them food whether at home or not.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi may,
Especialy if you are hungry the concentration is focus on the food then after as you have mention it is then you could decide to think of other things which might concern you the most.
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@sublime03 (2339)
• Philippines
18 Feb 10
I have to say yes. Since I am worried about a lot of things I am always deep into thought and my mind wanders so far, far away. I sometimes pretend I am listening but my mind is still thinking of my financial concerns and it bothers me. So behind all my smiles and laughter are frustrations that I alone only know.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi sublime,
It also happen to me when i am worrying or not feeling well even the expensive and delicious meal would not make happy and i just eat fast and then hurray to finish since i do not longer have the right mood to eat other food.
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@nijolechu (1842)
• Canada
18 Feb 10
I am just thinking about eating the food and whether I will enjoy it or not. There are times where I am eating with some friends or family relatives then we can talk about stuff in between bites. That's probably the only time where I am not thinking about the food.
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi nijolechu,
That should be the real purpose of eating and consuming food as delight of the eyes, tastes good in the tongue and at the same time it smell good with a blending of the right aromas. surely eating would be a pleasant one..
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@phoenix8606 (4942)
•
18 Feb 10
hi! I never think of something when I eat, just because I am busy to talk with te others on the table I know it is not recommended to speak while we are eating, but I love to talk with the others when we eat, and all my relatives make the same thing. It tastes better when I have someone to talk with
I know it is not recommended to speak while we are eating, but I love to talk with the others when we eat, and all my relatives make the same thing. It tastes better when I have someone to talk with@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
6 Mar 10
hi phoenix,
Yeah, and it is rude to keep silent while concentrating on eating food their is a need to have a conversation with your companion to share the good things or whatever pleasant topic making each day cheerful and the it added pleasure to while eating.
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