In Japan, it is customary to say “itadakimasu” before eating, which is a sort of grace, and which is not seen as religious at all.
My dad has a gracelike ritual which he has carried on despite having been an atheist for decades (people lean over to kiss those sitting next to them) which my mom and many others have been very happy with.
In Japan, it is customary to say “itadakimasu” before eating, which is a sort of grace, and which is not seen as religious at all.
Many languages have equivalents of bon appétit. That’s like “cheers!” but for food instead of drinks. (In English there’s “enjoy your meal” but IME IIRC it’s very uncommon among native speakers in non-formal situations.)
In Japan, it is customary to say “itadakimasu” before eating, which is a sort of grace, and which is not seen as religious at all.
My dad has a gracelike ritual which he has carried on despite having been an atheist for decades (people lean over to kiss those sitting next to them) which my mom and many others have been very happy with.
Many languages have equivalents of bon appétit. That’s like “cheers!” but for food instead of drinks. (In English there’s “enjoy your meal” but IME IIRC it’s very uncommon among native speakers in non-formal situations.)