It is often through good dinners that one makes friends. In Japan, there are (36) "Dining Groups" or "Wine Groups", formed by people of different (37) of life but of more or less (38) standing; having as their common object, good living and the (39) of friendship. They meet weekly or (40) or on the birthday of one of the members, who play host in turn. As a rule, the dinner is held in one’s own home, unless for some reasons this is (41) , in which case it can be held in a (42) restaurant. On each occasion, the host may include a couple of guests (43) to the others, Thus one makes new friends and keeps old friendship in constant repair. Sometimes, similar feasts are held for the sake of art and literature. (44)
As to the part that delicious food can play in smoothing negotiation, this must be a common experience of every man of affairs. (45) "Will you lunch with me" is a familiar phrase in the business world either in prefacing a successful deal or in celebrating one. (46)
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