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Survey Reveals Rising Trend of Solo Lunches Among Youth

3/2/2026

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A survey by Openeat in France finds that 29% of employees under 25 regularly eat alone, compared with 12% of those over 50, a pattern labeled "honbap" that signals a shift from communal meals to individual dining.
Lunch breaks have shortened, with 45% spending less than 30 minutes eating.
Experts say the shift is a coping mechanism in an era of overwhelming social interactions, not a decline in social values.

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Story summary

A survey by Openeat in France finds that 29% of employees under 25 regularly eat alone, compared with 12% of those over 50, a pattern labeled "honbap" that signals a shift from communal meals to individual dining.
Lunch breaks have shortened, with 45% spending less than 30 minutes eating.
Experts say the shift is a coping mechanism in an era of overwhelming social interactions, not a decline in social values.