The act of sharing a meal makes you kinder and gentler. A study (University of Antwerp in Belgium) found that the act of sharing a meal, as in literally sharing a plate of sushi or pizza or something else yummy, instead of just ordering your own meal that you keep all for yourself, makes for kinder and more gentle people. For example, people who share food are the first to give up their seat on a subway, lend a helping hand to random strangers or a friend, volunteer their time, and a whole boatload of other altruistic behaviors. And all because they know how to share. The study’s author said the reason people can benefit from sharing a meal is because they’re forced to think about fairness in regards to equal portions; authority, because there is something to be said for those who are served first; and greed, in that no, you cannot have everything you want or more than the others at the table.