There are several advantages to sharing food or a meal with others. It fosters trust among those who share the same dish. You can reach choices and reach consensus faster, you're more inclined to appreciate one other, and it's simpler to collaborate. Sharing food is an important part of many cultures around the world. In ancient Greece, for example, guests would share a meal together from one large pot of food. The host would serve himself first (or herself if they were male), then pass the leftovers. This way everyone got something good and there was less waste. Today in Greek homes, this tradition continues with each family serving themselves their own portion of the meal. In India, sharing meals is considered polite and respectful. If you are invited over for dinner at someone's house, you should bring a gift to thank them for inviting you. This could be anything from sweets to flowers to books to electronics. It's a sign of respect. At Chinese restaurants, people will often order dishes that they don't eat by themselves so that they can share them with their friends. This is called "cai guo" which means "eat with me". Sharing meals is useful when you want to get feedback on your cooking skills or find out what other people like eating. That's why chefs love to cook for crowds!