#culture

✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo

A polite, standard expression used by diners to thank the host or cook after a meal; appropriate in most social settings but not overly honorific, suitable for peers, superiors, or strangers alike.

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✦ AI pragmatic read · suggests Teineigo

A standard polite expression used by anyone before eating, showing gratitude to the cook and the food; it’s courteous but not honorific, suitable in both family and public settings.

A starting point, not the final word — open the entry to add your own note if you'd explain it differently.