From Dinner Parties to Pot Lucks
An inevitable historical adaptation to individualism
This is a draft excerpt of my forthcoming book - Our Worst Strength - American Individualism and its Hidden Discontents. Available for Pre-Order on Sept. 1!
Half of Americans invite guests to their homes at least monthly; a quarter do it weekly or more.1 Over the last half-century, though, our felt obligation to cook all the food for these guests has decl…
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