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What does it mean?
Celebrating shared meals and good company is a joy.
In plain terms
Eating and drinking together is nice.
What can you take from it?
Value simple social pleasures.

Where it applies

  • gathering
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • host a meal
  • connect with friends

Questions to consider

  • What do you celebrate?

Another view

Focuses on material comfort.

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