Socialising around food (or talking over a meal) is an enjoyable experience for most neuro-typical people, but not for people with Asperger. In this article, the author, recently diagnosed with autism, talks about the importance of emotional understanding.
“We cannot ever fully understand another person’s life experience and how they perceive the world. What we can do is open our awareness to others’ experience and listen to what it means to them.”
Asperger Support Spain 