When You Go Visit The Bereaved, Do You Have To Eat?

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi

Popular Nigerian OAP and podcast host, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, recently raised a question about the practice of eating when visiting someone who is mourning.

In a social media post, Gbemi wondered if indulging in food while being in the presence of grieving individuals might be insensitive.

She expressed her thoughts in the post, questioning the necessity of eating during such somber occasions.

‘’Do you really have to eat when you go to console the bereaved? Can’t you offer your presence and support without adding the act of eating into the mix? Even if they offer you food, does it not feel inappropriate to partake in a meal while they are grieving? Shouldn’t your focus be on being there for them without any distractions?”