1. Social food, an Internet buzzword, describes the ritual sense that contemporary young people are keen on taking photos and sharing before meals. It builds a bridge of communication through food and cures the symptoms of awkward chats. The more social the food looks and tastes, the better.

2. Extended meaning: Describes the ritual sense that contemporary young people are keen on taking photos and sharing before meals, building a bridge of communication through food, and treating the symptoms of awkward chats. The more social the food looks and tastes, the better.