–It is a standard meal time. A character shrugs, “I’m not that hungry.”

 

–“I’m starving. This vending machine candy bar and soda will be fine, however.”

 

–Someone is engrossed in their work. A great deal of time passes. They realize they forgot to eat.

 

–A spat breaks out over dinner. One party is so offended they lose their appetite completely.

 

–“More coffee please. I skipped breakfast.”

 

–Our hero is up all night running, climbing, fighting bad guys. It is certainly hours since dinner. They do not require a snack.