Describe an unusual meal that you had.

Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
   Yes, of course. Home cooked meals are always healthier than meals at restaurants. At home we use
   the best oils and add spices to our taste. We also wash the vegetables properly before cooking.
2. Do young people like to spend time with their families or friends?
   Young people like to spend time with friends more because they have no generation gap with
   friends. When they spend time with family, there are chances of misunderstandings. Parents have
   to be friendly, otherwise young people drift away from them.
3. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?
   When families have dinner together, it increases family bonding. They share their day’s happenings
   with each other. It has also been seen that when families have 3-5 meals a week together, then
   children do not fall into vices like drugs and alcohol.
4. Do you think people are less willing to cook meals by themselves these days, compared to the
   past?
   Yes, people have become more career oriented and have started earning more. When spending
   capacity increases then people find easy way out and eat out.
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
   One significant advantage of eating in restaurants is that you don’t have to cook and clean. You get
   to spend time with family and friends. You can try new cuisines and dishes that you don’t cook at
   home. The disadvantages are it can be expensive and unhealthy. Restaurant food is full of saturated
   fats and has a lot of calories.
6. What fast foods are there in your country?
   In my country, you see hawkers selling fast food on every street. Typical fast foods are Pakora,
   Samosa, Pav Bhaji, Tikki, Chole Bhature. Recently international fast-food chains like McDonald’s,
   Pizza Hut, Burger King, Subway, etc, have opened up in all major cities and towns. So, Pizza, burgers,
   and fries have become popular.
7. Do people eat fast food at home?
   Yes, people do eat fast food at home. People are busy and don’t have time to cook. It’s very
   convenient to have fast food delivered or order takeout on the way back from work. Sometimes its
   even cheaper to eat fast food than cooking with fresh ingredients at home.
8. Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
   Eating out is fun, and people can meet friends and socialize. Also, people don’t have to wait in line
   for takeout. They can sit down and relax in a restaurant. Also, food often gets cold by the time you
   reach home.
9. Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
   In my country people do socialize in restaurants. It is very relaxing, and people can bond with
   friends and family over a nice meal.
10. Do people in your country value food culture?
    Yes, food is an important part of our culture. India is very diverse and different states in India have
    their own traditional food, recipes, and cooking techniques. People like to cook fresh homemade
    food daily and eat it together with their families.