economy
February 25, 2026
Table for one: is eating lunch at work on your own a bad thing?
In France, they think it is, alarmed by more and more young people choosing to do so. They should see how many eat alone in the UK …
TL;DR
- Young French workers are eating lunch alone more frequently, a departure from tradition.
- In France, eating lunch solo is frowned upon, with some facing negative consequences.
- A significant majority of UK workers eat lunch alone.
- Most UK workers believe eating with others improves their mood.
- The article humorously suggests that longer, social lunches could be beneficial.
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