Early sociologists examined (and still study) the impact of social gatherings on families.¹ Family dining-while seemingly a lost art-can be a vehicle for busy professionals to assimilate themselves back into their relationships. This poll is inspired by a recent post in Diagnostic Imaging and the Great American Physician survey by our sister publication, Physicians Practice. We're interested in hearing from psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.

Reference:
1. Bossard JHS. Family table talk: an area for sociological study. Am Sociol Rev. 1943;8:295.