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There is no plagiarism in the act of cooking because every dish is unique, recipes are guidelines not rules. And I’ve never heard someone use the word appropriation when I ate from their culture.
Food is about sharing.
When you feed someone you give them pleasure and at the same time you sustain their life.

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Dining Etiquette: The Social Art of the Table: Rich and Happy
Dining Etiquette: The Social Art of the Table: Rich and Happy

At its core, etiquette is rarely about knowing which fork to use for the salad course. Instead, it is an ancient, deeply human practice of signaling respect, facilitating comfort, and sharing sustenance. The very words we use to describe our dining partners reveal this truth.

The terms "company" and “companion” trace their roots back to the Late Latin word *companio*, which is formed from *com-* (meaning "together with") and *panis* (meaning "bread"). To be a companion is, quite literally, to be someone with whom you break bread.

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