G.k. ChestertonMusic with dinner is an insult both to the cook and the violinist.
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When people invite you to dinner, it is customary to offer some sort of music with the meal. However, when the music is played in that awkward moment in the middle of dinner, it is considered rude. It is best to sit silently with your mouth shut and enjoy the meal with your family. Not playing music at all is rude because it implies that there are no musical instruments at the table.
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