Food as a way of Communication

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Food as a Way of Communication Quiz

Discover the unique ways in which food can serve as a medium for communication. This engaging quiz encourages participants to explore personal experiences and cultural backgrounds related to food.

  • Share your thoughts on communication.
  • Reflect on the relationship between food and culture.
  • Understand the emotional connections we have with food.
23 Questions6 MinutesCreated by TalkingTaste12
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Define to your knowledge what communication consists of and why it is essential. (It is opinion based, does not have to be perfect.)
How often do you communicate with others who do not belong to your household?
Daily
Regularly
Sometimes
Almost Never
Do you believe there is only one way to communicate? Elaborate on why or why not.
How would you communicate with the people around you if you were not allowed to speak, use technology, or use movements to signal what you are saying?
Think of abstract art, Do you think there is such thing as abstract communication? If so give an example of what this would be. If not explain why.
Eating is essential in order for humans to live. Do you think food plays any other role in human society? In other words, Is food in aspect or living, or just surviving.
Do you think humans are able to establish a means of communication through food? Please explain.
Did you know you food is actually an abstract way of communicating?
Yes
No
If you were unable to communicate with others through language, would you consider using food instead as a way to express yourself ?
Totally
No
Depending on the situation
Outside of simply eating for energy, how does food impact your lifestyle? (social life, personality, hobbies, etc.)
What do you consider to be your cultural backgrounds?
Do you think food reflects culture?
Yes
No
How do you think a person with different cultural views, may approach a certain type of food? For example, in most east asian countries, food is mostly eaten using chopsticks, meanwhile in western societies, it is most common to use spoons and forks.
Do you have a specific food that is special to you for any reason? For example, for me personally, I adore tacos, not only because they taste amazing, but because I come from a Mexican background and tacos are a traditional food.
Has food ever made you convey emotions or feelings?
Yes
No
Do you or have you attached memories to certain foods?
Yes, once
No, never
More than once
Do you think communication through food is an actual communication theory that should have thousands of books written about it, or is it more of an abstract way of thinking?
Actual Theory
Abstract way
Food is not a way of communication
If every type of food in the world tasted and looked the same, do you think it would impact certain cultures or traditions? Please explain.
Is there a difference in traditional food from regular food?
Yes
No
Do you find it difficult at times to express yourself to others?
Yes
No
Communication is not bound to any rules, as long as it is an expression of a thought or idea, knowing this, do you think abstract ways of communication are helpful? Why?
Thank you for participating!
Communicating with others can be difficult at times, abstract communication can be a helpful way of showing thoughts or emotions without words. High school can be a rough place for many, however it is important to continue expressing ourselves and communicating with others. It is what makes the human race unique, everyone has different ideas. Communication is not bound to just language and writing, for me, food has been a helpful way of expressing myself, however not everyone has to communicate through food. There are many other abstract ways to communicate.
Thank you for participating!
Communicating with others can be difficult at times, abstract communication can be a helpful way of showing thoughts or emotions without words. High school can be a rough place for many, however it is important to continue expressing ourselves and communicating with others. It is what makes the human race unique, everyone has different ideas. Communication is not bound to just language and writing, for me, food has been a helpful way of expressing myself, however not everyone has to communicate through food. There are many other abstract ways to communicate.
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