There is A Free Lunch

It does exist. No strings attached. No favors lined up to be called in later. Sure, the cynic is still alive and well (especially in L.A.) but that doesn't mean there aren't individuals who want to buy your lunch without something in return. Yes, there are those who actually want to treat you to a meal simply because they want to treat you to a meal.

It can be a business colleague. A parent. It can even be a spouse as strange as that might seem. For generations, this simple gesture of picking up someone's meal goes a long way. And as we've become more dependent on fast food, casual dining, take out and smartphone deliveries, it seems like the chances to buy someone's meal have seriously increased. Because if this, many of us are taking advantage of the opportunity.

But why? What is the meaning of all of this? While it's not as tangible as a physical gift (although some might argue differently given certain gastrointestinal effects of particular cuisine), this fulfilling time spent together is what's invaluable, no matter the price on the menu.