Do you have sit down at the table family dinners?

by lil crazy Posted 2012/06/23 02:28:59

Related Topics: Family, Holidays, Holiday, Table, Dinner, Time

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	Yes, most of the time.	43 votes	41%
	Sometimes.	24 votes	23%
	Only on holidays.	18 votes	17%
	We rarely if ever have dinner that way.	21 votes	20%

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**StarzAbove** 2012/06/23 02:39:16

Yes, most of the time.

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Yes, every day.
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•Sora•Knightwalker• 2012/07/10 19:54:03

Yes, most of the time.

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Though it's pretty awkward sometimes because no one really says anything. Just a moment of silence...

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lil crazy to •Sora•K... 2012/07/10 20:02:25

sorry to hear that.

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•Sora•K... to lil crazy 2012/07/10 21:26:55

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It's alright! We just really don't have anything to say most of the times and when we do we never leave the table until the conversation is over.

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Call me Mark willya? 2012/06/25 21:33:15

We rarely if ever have dinner that way.

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I used to when there was a wife and six kids in the house. Gave me a chance to find out how everyone was make sure there was no crazy disease running rampant through the school that sort of thing. Not to mention I LOVE sitting and talking with my kids. All I want is for them to visit me... after I get this place shipshape.

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Evan 2012/06/25 20:01:58

Yes, most of the time.

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Yep, all of the time. Meals digest easier comfortably sitting at the table.

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Black_Rose 2012/06/25 14:18:38

Only on holidays.

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We don't have an eating table at our house because we've been renovating for quite some time, so the only time we sit down at a table for family dinners are during holidays or birthdays because they're at someone else's house.

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P. Sturm 2012/06/25 12:57:46

Sometimes.

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When I'm with family.

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Mikel_mad2002 2012/06/24 11:11:21

Sometimes.

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Mainly on Sundays

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Heisenberg 2012/06/24 10:07:17

Sometimes.

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Those I do every Sunday and on the holidays.

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Chris- Demon of the PHAET 2012/06/24 10:00:32

Sometimes.

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From birth until I moved out of my parents house my family sat down to dinner every single night. It may have been one of the smartest parenting decisions my parents made while raising us. It kept them in contact with us kids even during those teen years when it's very easy to become distant. Even as children we were expected to be part of the conversation, which ranged from discussions about movies and books to arguments about politics. My brothers, who are all married with children of their own now, also have family dinners with their families.

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(▪‿▪)DoctorWhoGuru(▪‿▪) 2012/06/24 08:43:36

Only on holidays.

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Only on holidays.

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La 2012/06/24 02:37:55

Yes, most of the time.

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Often we are not all there, but whoever is home will sit down at the table and eat together. Then we play family card games. It's very nice.

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Catnip 2012/06/24 00:14:33

Yes, most of the time.

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We even say grace too!

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nenenae 2012/06/23 20:22:57

Only on holidays.

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Rite in front of the tv baby

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Tennessee3501 2012/06/23 20:04:27

Sometimes.

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Sometimes we have it while we are watching television! We are sitting.

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Margaret Jacobson 2012/06/23 19:44:20

Only on holidays.

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we are 3 women living in a house where we are all on different lifestyles. Me I am retired and work part time, go to school, see friends, volunteer (a little). Shay goes to school. Elsie, retired, runs everywhere. Only eat toghter for a snacv k or breakfast once a week. get toghter for SOME holidfay meals !!

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Andrew 2012/06/23 19:15:20

We rarely if ever have dinner that way.

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Nope.

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Ayushee 2012/06/23 18:46:18

Yes, most of the time.

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i dine with my family.

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XCloudPandaX 2012/06/23 18:27:29

Sometimes.

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..but its usually awkwerd and silent, so i go sit on the couch

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La to XCloudP... 2012/06/24 02:38:47

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It's easy to get started. Ask each family member to tell you about their day :)

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angie45 2012/06/23 18:19:44

Yes, most of the time.

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when all the family is together, mostly for holidays, special occasions, everyone seems to eat and run here...lol

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alanh 2012/06/23 16:52:26

Yes, most of the time.

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Every day without fail.

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Dan 2012/06/23 16:27:09

We rarely if ever have dinner that way.

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Our life doesn't work that way.

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tff~PWCM~JLA 2012/06/23 16:24:52

Yes, most of the time.

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Yes,I demand it! Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum!

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mikeyavelli 2012/06/23 15:00:49

Yes, most of the time.

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we all look forward to it.

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Jack 2012/06/23 14:46:10

Sometimes.

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A family that eats together stay together.

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mark 2012/06/23 14:32:55

Only on holidays.

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It's too hard on the dogs' backs.

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rand 2012/06/23 14:26:13

Sometimes.

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It depends somewhat on whether we had a sit down lunch, but relationships are built on doing things together and dining is built into our lives.

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Mandy 2012/06/23 13:49:49

We rarely if ever have dinner that way.

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We usually all eat together in the living room watching TV...I know, we're bad.

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lil crazy to Mandy 2012/06/23 17:33:51

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Nah I don't think it is bad, at least you eat together and I call that multitasking. It is what my son and I do.

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Mandy to lil crazy 2012/06/23 18:09:25

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Yeah, it's just me, my husband, and our four-year-old, and more than half the time he's not home from work yet when she and I eat. I kind of feel like eating dinner in at the table is a better way for larger families to connect, but when you're family is so small, it's easier to connect in other ways.

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Rebel Yell 2012/06/23 13:33:26

Yes, most of the time.

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It's how children learn table manners. So far, they are doing just fine. No, we aren't rigid about manners, but basic rules ( talking with a full mouth, etc) are in place. It's also the time for sharing how everyone's day went. No TV and no phone.

Table sharing is a powerful family bond time.

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brittany 2012/06/23 12:51:37

We rarely if ever have dinner that way.

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i never had that before.

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BobbyOdd 2012/06/23 12:17:52

Only on holidays.

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but we did when my parents were alive. and it was great.

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Becca 2012/06/23 11:44:04

Sometimes.

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My family and I sit down to dinner together as often as possible. My husband works a varied schedule so sometimes it is not possible. We always enjoy it when we do. I have some great recipe suggestions for family dining on my new hubpage. It is free and growing daily. Please check it out if you are interested. http://beccacooling.hubpages....

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lil crazy to Becca 2012/06/23 17:40:58

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I don't really cook that much, I never seemed to have enough time but now that i have been laid off I have no excuse (at least not until I find another job) so thanks I will have to check out some of those recipes.

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beach bum 2012/06/23 11:34:52

We rarely if ever have dinner that way.

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no

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yoana 2012/06/23 10:25:48

We rarely if ever have dinner that way.

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we are not that tipe of family

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clasact 2012/06/23 10:09:13

Yes, most of the time.

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it was something I insisted on when I came home

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KATniss 2012/06/23 09:56:03

Yes, most of the time.

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yep!

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