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The Romans reclined on their left side when attending/hosting a formal dinner for two reasons. The first was that they thought that the reclining position aided digestion. The second reason was that due to the horseshoe table arrangements, a diner had a better opportunity to see and speak with other diners around the tables.

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They semi-reclined on couches. It was the fashion at that time.

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It was only the rich who ate lying down. They thought that it helped the digestion.

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