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news Scmp World 2026-06-27

Chinese Beliefs: Talking While Eating Debunked by Personal Experience

A personal reflection questions common assumptions about family dinner conversations, particularly the idea that talking while eating is inherently negative. The author explores their own lack of such memories.

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