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Question:
Has anyone cut back on eating out because of the weak economy?
How often do you eat out each week compared to a year ago? Has the economy forced you to cook meals at home more often and reconsider the expense of dining out?

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no! IF you cutback on eating out, itll only make the economy worse. THe economy relies on people spending money. If people dont buy and sell things, the economy will go down. So if people stop going out to eat, less money will be spent and the economy will get worse. Cutting back is kind of like being selfish. Dont cut back! It might be hard, but this way, you can eat at your favorite restaurants, and, youll behelping the economy, even if its just a little bit. If enough people are willing to spend, the economy can be brought back. The people need to take responsibility for the economy too, not just the government.
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The weak economy has taught me a lot; conserve, conserve, conserve! That is the basis for life in modern day.It has changed my whole perspective on spending, in general. Nor do I eat out as often as I used to for 2 reasons: 1)Processed foods (Mostly sold in restaurants are not healthy for anyone) 2)When I do actually dine out, I cannot decide what to eat because there is nothing that is super great and super healthy sold in restaurants!
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lunches are so much cheaper at resaurants so do lunch!
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I have, I used to eat out everyday for my lunch break but I find myself bringing leftovers more and more. it has really helped my wallet and im losing a little weight...bonus!
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we don't eat out anymore at all because of the economy and not having as much money. it doesn't bother me too much since I enjoy cooking for my family and spending time entertaining.
We eat out alot less because food prices have gotten so high but to change it up you can cook outside on the grill so you dont always feel you are in the house
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No In fact we seem to have had more trips out this year.
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yes, yes yes
Well I barely ate out anyway, so there isnt really a difference for me, but I know the restaurant business is goin down.
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Yes.
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Barely eat out.
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A little...I dont even buy half da time...Ppl treat me.
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I can only afford McDonalds or fast food. Otherwise I eat at home...not much food though.
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i dont eat out
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i cook every night now
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unfortunately, no. We had company from ougt of town for three weeks and we ate out everyday except one!! :-(
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nope
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we definitely eat out less. a family of five gets expensive!!
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Yes, I think we have cut down at least by 50% we all should.
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Yes I have I eat at home now most of the time .
I used to go to fast food places all the time.
I have lost weight and saved money from eating at home. I have to watch my spending now and I go out to eat on special occasins.
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I barely ever eat out. I've been putting most of my paychecks in a savings account so that I can have extra money for college. This economy sucks. You can't even enjoy holidays anymore because you have to worry about how you're going to pay for it.
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no not me
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yes, me and my family have cut back alot.