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What does it mean?
Feeding someone is presented as the key to winning their affection regardless of who they are.
In plain terms
Cooking for someone is a reliable way to make them like you.
What can you take from it?
Shared meals build strong bonds.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • friendship
  • family

Putting it to work

  • gathering
  • gift giving

Questions to consider

  • Is food the best love language?
  • What else connects people?

Another view

It assumes everyone values food over other forms of connection.

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