What defines hospitality? Google defines it as “having a character that welcomes guests and loves to entertain.” Author Elizabeth Telfer shows how you can be hospitable when dealing with food. The film Chocolat is a clear example of Elizabeth Telfer's concept of hospitality in her book Food for Thought. The protagonist of the film, Vianne, shows her hospitality by serving others and managing to have a special impact on the lives of some characters. This article will relate some of Vianne's characteristics and actions that correspond to Telfer's claims about hospitality as being hospitable. First of all, Food for Thought by Elizabeth Telfer explains several arguments about the morality of food. The fifth chapter of his book talks about hospitality. Telfer defines hospitality at the beginning of the chapter. “Hospitality is the name of the characteristic possessed by hospitable people. It clearly has something to do with hospitality, so I'll start with that. We can define hospitality, in its basic meaning, like this: it is the offering of food, drink and sometimes accommodation to people who are not regularly part of the family unit. Typically donors, or hosts, provide these things in their own homes and the point is that they share their sustenance with their hosts. This notion can be extended in various directions: for example, a company is said to provide hospitality if it offers food and drinks to visitors. But the central idea of ​​the concept remains that of sharing one's home and providing for others” (Telfer 83). I believe that hospitality is a good measure of concern for the happiness of others. Telfer helps us understand this. One way he exemplifies this is when he explains... middle of paper... about a volatile relationship. These weren't the only two either. Vianne showed her hospitality to many other people she met or who came into her shop. She was able to impact many lives through her acts of love and kindness, just as Telfer explains we must do to show good hospitality. In conclusion, I believe Telfer wants us to understand that true hospitality comes in accepting others as they are, no matter how bad they are, and allowing them the freedom to be all that God created them to be. To be hospitable we cannot take away anything or anyone to make a situation better. However, the effort we put in is what makes the difference. Vianne is a good role model for this. No matter the problem, if he came across her he would want to help. It greatly exemplifies what Telfer describes in hospitality.