Joe
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No, it’s a real custom. It’s most common among the peoples of Eastern Europe. In fact, the following Wikipedia article references its use in Game of Thrones. George RR Martin clearly borrowed it from actual tradition.
Bread and salt - Wikipedia
“Eat Bread and Salt and Speak the Truth” - Russian proverb
Thank you, Amy. Very informative!