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You may unconsciously match your companions' eating speed

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Dining with a fast eater practically guarantees you will choke on your own meal. Humans automatically mirror the chewing and swallowing pace of the people sitting across from them, regardless of their own hunger levels.

You may unconsciously match your companions' eating speed
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