Do you still dine out?
February 19, 2009
I’ve been reading a lot lately about how people have been changing their spending habits in a variety of areas, but in particular when it comes to dining out.
I have been a bit perplexed by all of the articles I read that say restaurants are losing money. It seems to me that every time my husband and I dine out, the restaurants are crowded. It’s not unusual for us to have to wait for a table. The parking lots are full, even mid-week.
If people are still going to restaurants, the question then becomes: Have people changed how they dine out?
It seems more likely that people are still going to restaurants, but not ordering like the used to order. Maybe they’re skipping appetizers and dessert. Maybe they only have one beer instead of two. Maybe they order water instead of soda (or pop, if you prefer).
I’ve also noticed that some restaurants are offering better deals to entice customers.
Have you changed your dining out habits? What great deals have you noticed restaurants offering?
Comments
1. All comments are subject to review by Advantage Credit Counseling Service prior to their publication on this site. Advantage CCS reserves the right to decline publication to any post it deems in violation of the Terms of Service.
2. No potentially libelous or damaging statements will be posted. This includes negative and / or unsubstantiated allegations against Advantage CCS and its competitors.
3. No comments including obscene, explicit or racist language will be posted.
4. Comments containing personal attacks, insults or threats will not be posted.
5. Comments not related to matters of personal finance, budgeting, credit counseling, housing counseling, bankruptcy and other related financial issues will not be posted.
6. Anyone who posts using another person’s identity will be barred from posting in the future.
- SEARCH:
