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Dining Quote by Eric Weiner

“And so I do. I have inter course, right there in the Hotel van Walsum dining room. I enjoy it very much, this unhurried dining experience. I sip my beer, stare into space, and, in general, do nothing--until the waiter brings the grilled salmon, indicating that, for now, my inter course is over.” quote by Eric Weiner
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““And so I do. I have inter course, right there in the Hotel van Walsum dining room. I enjoy it very much, this unhurried dining experience. I sip my beer, stare into space, and, in general, do nothing--until the waiter brings the grilled salmon, indicating that, for now, my inter course is over.””

Eric Weiner

About This Quote

Source Book: The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner, 2008

The passage celebrates savoring moments of idle relaxation, finding pleasure in simple, unhurried experiences before the next activity begins.

In simple terms: Enjoy calm pauses before moving on.

Key Takeaway

Embrace stillness, then act.

Themes

mindfulness leisure presence

Mood

calm content reflective

Type

observational contemplative

When to use this quote

  • coffee shop breaks
  • airport lounges
  • waiting rooms
  • post‑lunch downtime

Key Concepts

slow living sensory appreciation psychology of happiness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance relaxation with productivity?
  • What small ritual signals the end of a pause for you?
A Different Perspective

Too much idleness can become avoidance of responsibilities.

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