Gastronomical determinism
Where the duration of a meeting is extended for no reason other than to include a free lunch or dinner.
The meeting went on an hour longer than it had to. Gastronomical determinism ensured that the debate continued, focusing on meaningless issues, until the company provided lunch was served.
Gastronomical determinism by Dan's Dictionary October 9, 2008
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