Does the same rule apply to a person who was present when the group finished eating but did not eat with them?

BlessingsBirkat HaMazon

Synopsis

One might think a person present throughout but who did not eat has distanced himself from the obligation. The Mechaber rules that he is treated identically to a latecomer and must respond at the appropriate stage.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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