Why you can't read while eating: signs and rational explanation

04.08.2023 03:30

Many people have a bad habit of reading a book or newspaper during breakfast, lunch or dinner.

It is understandable that you want to save at least a few minutes. And yet, reading and eating should happen at different times.

The fact is that the above-described habit is very dangerous both according to signs and from a rational point of view.

So, what consequences can this action lead to?

Folk omens

According to popular belief, reading while eating can cause a person to “eat away” their memory.

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Therefore, during the period of preparation for the exam, it is not worth reading textbooks or notes during lunch: there is a high probability that the person will simply not absorb the information.

In addition, it is believed that reading while eating can bring bad luck.

Rational explanation

If a person reads during lunch, he does not look at the plate of food.

But this needs to be done. Not looking at a tasty dish can lead to a person secreting gastric juice late. As a result, digestive problems can arise.

Therefore, you cannot be distracted during your meal. Do not read books, watch TV or work on the computer while eating.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. Folk omens
  2. Rational explanation