Dinner Table

In an interview, German Film Director Werner Herzog was asked about his favorite form of social media, to which he replied, "My dinner table."

Few experiences are as genuine and connecting as sharing a meal with someone. Sitting down together and enjoying a home-cooked dish with someone you care about is pure magic. It's an intimate gathering of no more than four guests, conversing, joking, laughing, and forming deeper connections. It's not the sterile environment of a restaurant; it's your own personal space with no closing time. Here, you can exchange memories and create new ones. Often, the specific dishes fade from memory, but the company and the laughter remain unforgettable.

There's a unique power in the profound connections that arise when sharing a meal. In the movie "Dinner with Andre," two friends meet for dinner, engrossed in conversation to the point where they lose track of time. They eventually discover that they are the last patrons in the restaurant, showcasing the captivating nature of such experiences.

Throughout history, the dinner table has symbolized unity and peace. From the Last Supper to the numerous holidays that bring people together around the dinner table, it has always been a focal point of celebration. Sharing a meal around the fire was essential for our ancestors' survival, as it was through working together as a tribe that they harnessed their strength and thrived.

In today's world, technology has made us more connected than ever. We can communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime through calls and video chats. Yet, amidst all this progress, there's something undeniably magical about the dinner table that technology can never replicate.

So, when was the last time you shared a meal with a friend or loved one? Take a moment to reconnect with an old friend or create a special meal for someone you see regularly. Let's follow Werner Herzog's lead and add the dinner table to our list of regularly used social media platforms.