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Bon Appétit!
Gemma Ferrando/AGE Fotostock
You may rush through dinner, but in many countries, people linger over their meals, using that time to relax and catch up with family and friends. This chart shows how much time people ages 15-64 spend eating and drinking in selected countries. Why do you think Americans finish meals so much faster?
SOURCE: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)