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Monday, October 6, 2008
Where do you dine at home?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I know for many house hunters the lure of an eat-in kitchen is a big draw. But the more I thought about it I wondered how many families still eat at a traditional kitchen table.
I began thinking of all the methods my friends use while dining. I have single friends who basically eat standing at the fridge, picking here and there until they are sated. Their rears never touch a chair during meal times.
Then there are those who sit on a barstool and eat off a counter or island. Usually Mom or Dad serves a rotating group of kids between activities and everyone just comes and goes, eating when it’s convenient.
The more traditional table diners have a couple of options. Some eat in the kitchen while others move to the dining room for a more formal dinner atmosphere, forgoing the breakfast nook or kitchen.
And of course, like recently discussed, there are those who just take their plates to the living room and eat while watching TV.
What about you? Where do you eat? Does your family have a specific dining routine?
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