Why is it not recommended to read, watch TV, talk while eating?

It is believed that while eating, it is better not to be distracted, as this affects digestion. As if if you do not focus only on food intake, then the process of its breakdown into lipids, carbons and proteins will deteriorate. In fact, there is little truth in this. The stomach works on its own. The digestion process does not depend on the fact that we are distracted by something. In addition, the digestion of food occurs several hours after a meal and not instantly. The only reason why you cannot be distracted by extraneous matters while eating is so as not to choke. This is the main danger.