I don't believe in dining on an empty stomach.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author jokes that dining requires having food on your stomach, implying you should not eat while hungry.
- In plain terms
- You should have eaten before sitting down to dine so your stomach is not empty.
- What can you take from it?
- Eat before formal meals to avoid discomfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What basic needs do you ignore?
- How do you prepare for meals?
Another view
Sometimes fasting or skipping meals is necessary or intentional.
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