VIDEO LEARNING SERIES: ECONOMY | FOOD
NEW YORK EMBRACES SOLO DINING
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questions from the video
To become popular or fashionable.
Limited distractions and privacy allow a diner to enjoy the food at their own pace.
“Surrounded by people and crowds all the time can be very tiring especially if you’re already introverted.”
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