Average British dinner lasts 21 minutes: survey

LONDON - The average British dinner lasts just 21 minutes, according to a survey published on Dec 20 which found increasingly busy schedules a barrier to families eating together.

A total of 55 percent of families have a smartphone, computer or television present when they eat together, according to the survey for supermarket chain Co-op Food.

People say increasingly busy lives and conflicting schedules are getting in the way of dinner.