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Recently we've shared a look into the bedrooms of Americans, and today the house tour continues. This time it's thanks to a Milwaukee-based professional photographer called Lois Bielefeld, who traveled the States (and parts of Luxembourg) documenting people during their Weeknight dinnertimes, revealing the amazing variety of people and their habits.

“I’m super nosy about people’s habits,” Lois explained to Feature Shoot. “I’ve always craved going into people’s homes- it’s inspiring, curious. It gives so many sometimes subtle and sometimes blatant insights about someone, and I just love to reveal that in my photography art.”

Some of the people you see have already been featured in her other photo series, but some are complete strangers to the photographer, found online and through old-fashioned info bulletins.

The only instructions Bielefeld shared with everyone was to go about their dinner plans as they normally would on any given weeknight, capturing the ordinary meals and the casualness of the whole thing.

While Lois suspected that some people did put extra effort in preparing for that particular dinner meals, she doesn't mind, because it only gives the series new layers to explore.

More info: Lois Bielefeld (h/t: demilked)

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    CelSlade
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know you guys are all being kind, and that is very sweet, but I think assuming she is lonely is a mistake. I am alone by choice and often eat alone, and I know many other people who are the same. Being alone is not always the same as being lonely. I've been married twice and was more lonely during those marriages than I have ever been when I am on my own. Some of us just prefer our own companionship.

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    Wednesday: Willie Mae

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    Wednesday: Norbert & Marie-Josée

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    Monday: Steven And Jomo

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    Tuesday: Alex, Sophia, Kathy, David, Claudia, Eva & Ana

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    Beatrice Alighieri
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one looks quite disturbing. A fancy dining room with a single casserole on the table, a father with a blank stare, a mother with a "help me" stare, and kids with various faces ranging from "What am I doing here?" to "Is that the face I'm supposed to make?".

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    Wednesday: Marc & Jan

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    Troux
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything in the picture and the names suggests these are Europeans.

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    Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

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    Rebekah
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do this once a week. We call it picnic night, and it's fun. Relax people.

    Embel Stee
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love eating on the floor while watching t.v. as well. It's the same as our family.

    nazan fidan
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oooow, so comfy and away from the real World. Absolutely love it

    Phemonoe 153
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dinner time isn't the only time you can bond with your family. We get very hangry. Dinner is always with a favorite show, then tv goes off and full attention is on conversation and activities. Relax people. There are lots of ways to bond.

    Betsy Gee
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like taco night and a movie...looks like a fun dinner to me.

    Linda Jaeschke Edwards
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d say they look like a close family and eating on the floor is not an every night occurrence.

    Will Graham
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many people disagree with a family meal in front of the TV. Yes not every night, but once in a while. Especially when we complain about families not talking, yet "stop talking with your mouthful" is what my son and I get from my wife 😃

    Kikka io
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ugly habit eating with all the attention spotted on television. apart from the fact that it digs much worse, but also the chance to face the family goes to the devil like that. you can do it once for a very special thing that everyone wants to see, but it must be really a one-off

    Manda Lytle
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is how I grew up eating dinner too! Only with lap trays! :)

    Vanellope Buttercup
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just a little sad that they're all watching TV instead of talking to each other. Although this can be an awesome family dinner from time to time ;)

    Janet Renaud
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shud all be at the table discussing the days adventures as a family.

    Helie Santillan Salazar Bautista
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believed these are staged pictures. Dinnertime across America are happy time, and have not encounter otherwise.

    Denise Payne
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You would prefer they all sit at the same table and stare at individual screens?

    Krystine Patterson
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeez, use a table much? No family bonding here...how was your day, shhh, watching Fox News.

    Mihaela Staicu
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't like this family. Dinnertime is very important, just to feel that you have a family around you, not a TV kimg.

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    Wednesday: Kathy

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    Tuesday: Seynabou, Rui James And Marie

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    Wednesday: Danno And Amelia

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    Monday: Paul & Linda

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    Monday: Dennis & Denise

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    Wednesday: Leo And Michael

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    Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

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    Rebecca Marvel
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the furniture "on a budget". Lawn chair and the wood/wicker table/chair was probably found on the curb or for $1 at a yard sale. Been there, done that!

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    Tuesday: Alden & Alan

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    Wednesday: Brandy And John

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    Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt

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    Eleanor Orser
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of these photos are sad and depressing. Many alone, lots of pills, lots of pre pkg meals. Many not eating at a table or together in same room. The pictures portray dark and gloomy looking meal times. My childhood memories were loud, everyone talking and lots of laughing. Perhaps not the fine manners some think a meal should be but it was catching up on everyone's day and family time together. Miss those days!

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