The table was the setting more prone to talk and commensality among this sample of Brazilian working mothers.
Watching television was a common practice to the three settings, but it was more salient on the couch.
Eating in bed was related to precarious living conditions, but its consequences ranged from apartness to intimacy.
Eating at the table involved hierarchy and manners, while the couch and bed were more casual and fun.
The influence of the eating setting in food intake and health should be further explored.