Restaurant? Home-made food? (외식의단점)

When it comes to eating, some people prefer to eat out because they can save time and energy. They do not have to drop by a grocery store and make meals by themselves. As for me, however, I would choose to prepare and eat food at home because home-made food is cheaper and helps maintain a healthier body.

First, it is less expensive to eat at home, and the price of food at restaurants is often quite high. Generally, we have to spend considerable money eating out. For example, we may spend more money for fuel when traveling a far distance to eat out at a famous restaurant. We usually give a tip to our server of at least 10% of the bill even if we are not satisfied with the service and quality of food. The cost of food in restaurants includes utility fees, restaurant fees, and chefs’ wages. However, if we choose to eat at home, we don’t have to pay taxes, tips, and additional fees. We shop for inexpensive ingredients at the markets to make food at home, and then cook this food ourselves. Thus, we don’t need to waste money or fuel to go to well-known restaurants. Therefore, it costs less money to eat food at home than at restaurants.