No-friend eating trend
When you eat lunch in a restaurant, you might see many people eating by themselves, watching videos on their phones. Do you worry they're lonely?
You probably didn't even notice because you were looking at your own phone. The New York Post says that eating alone with electronic devices is a growing trend among young people around the world.
According to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the US-based Highbush Blueberry Council, the average adult eats six meals alone each week and 387 meals each year.
Maybe not.
"The way we define 'togetherness' and what it means to be connected seems to be evolving as technology evolves. Keeping our relationships strong doesn't always require being together physically," wrote the report.
Nowadays, many young people spend more time studying and working in competitive environments. Instead, it's natural to communicate with others through text, email and social media.
Daniela Galarza, from the US, is one of these young people. She told the New York Post that she spent nearly 10 hours on her work every day. She said, "Engaging with my friends and families on social media platforms for about half an hour every day always helps me feel more connected with them. "
"Today, 'togetherness' is more of a feeling than a physical state, and people get creative to stay connected, " a spokesperson for The Highbush Blueberry Council told the New York Post. ""
A. I'm not lonely any more.
B. Do you feel pity for them?
C. Being together all the time is great.
D. Does it mean there are a lot of lonely people?
E. They enjoy eating alone with electronic devices.
F. They have less time to gather and eat with their friends or families.
G. The joy of being together – however you manage it – never changes.
