They concerned themselves very little with the customs of a world of which they heard very little.
Nor did they bolt their food silently--as has been recorded of them by men who knew them little.

If they did eat rapidly it was because the ravening hunger of a healthy stomach demanded instant attention.

And they did not overeat.

Epicurus would have marveled at the simplicity of their food.

Conversation was mingled with every mouthful.
At one end of the table sat an empty plate, with no man on the bench before it.