> Maybe it's because I'm Mediterranean and it's part of the culture. Yes, I think it's cultural. In at least parts of the Mediterranean (Italy), people say "th

> Maybe it's because I'm Mediterranean and it's part of the culture. Yes, I think it's cultural. In at least parts of the Mediterranean (Italy), people say "they live to eat". If I'm having people over, it's about sharing stuff, not necessarily food. Discussions, jokes, games, activities, etc. Food is... secondary, frankly.