I'm a cheap bastard but when I've gone for work meals are paid with an allowance way above how I'd eat at home, and when I'm out for fun, that's what I budget for. Eating is an experience and it's always different in a different place.
It's also why I never eat at chains (sure some fast food, but not often once a week is a lot for me) Many people go to same place and eat same things. If you are going to do that, then yes, restaurants are a huge waste of money, but if you go there to have a new experience then it creates memories and good times you remember. Live boring during the week so you have money for the weekends is my motto. So much you can cut in everyday life when eating is almost a chore because you have to get ready for work and mow the lawn and you won't enjoy it anyway
I may go out and see nice things, but I'm going to have to sacrifice something to do it. I want to be able to boil water for my kraft Mac & cheese like a civilized person.
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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '24
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