The Universal Wish: 'Bon appétit
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#39;Bon appétit' is a universal wish said as a person is about to eat. It may mean literally 'good appetite,' but its intention is 'enjoy your meal.'
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The Universal Wish: 'Bon appétit
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The Universal Wish: 'Bon appétit
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