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Story summary
- In France, 29% of workers under 25 eat alone, compared with 12% of those over 49.
- A young worker in France was fired for eating alone, reflecting a culture that expects colleagues to dine together.
- In the United Kingdom, 84% of workers often eat lunch alone, though 89% say shared meals boost mood.
- The article suggests a more social lunch culture in the UK could lift morale and productivity.
