How often do you eat out per week?

United States
October 3, 2006 6:30pm CST
What do you eat when you go out? Would you be willing to try ethinic food?
45 responses
@peavey (16936)
• United States
4 Oct 06
I know that I'm out of step, but I very, very seldom eat out... maybe two or three times a year. I just don't enjoy going out to eat. In the past, I've eaten a variety of ethnic food, though and I don't mind trying new foods or recipes.
@peavey (16936)
• United States
4 Oct 06
That's a minor reason, really. I don't enjoy going out to restaurants and that's the major reason. Other reasons are that it's too expensive for what you get (Just look at the price you could buy the same thing at from the grocery store) and too time consuming. I can make a sandwich and a cup of soup almost in less time than it takes to get the car out of the garage. Also, it's not the safest way to eat. Diseases are passed from those who work with the food to those who eat it and most restaurants are not as clean as you'd hope they were.
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• United States
4 Oct 06
You put everything in prospective for me even more. I will be cooking at home more often for my family Lord knows I don't want any germs or diseases at all. Thank you so much for that insight.
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Sep 19
I've stopped eating at fast food joints but now and then I still like to go out for a chili relleno @peavey
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@pauline29 (151)
• Malaysia
4 Oct 06
Usually our favourite foods like Korean, Japanese. Is that ethnic?
• Malaysia
4 Oct 06
I'm not sure the exact difference but I know Japanese serves raw fish which I adore and Korean is mainly cooked items. I must say I have a definite weakness for their Kim Chi!
• United States
4 Oct 06
I will have to try Kim Chi.
• United States
4 Oct 06
Yes they are ethinic Japanese food is good. I would like to try Korean, is there a big difference between the two?
@luckiest (282)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 06
we eat out everyday! We had chinese food, malay food,Indian food, Thai food, Westhern food. Very headache when think of what to eat everyday
• United States
5 Oct 06
It can be sometimes I get tired of making the same foods. I need to purchase a cook book for new recipes.
• United States
5 Oct 06
I like try different ethinic foods. I like Thai food and Middle Eastern food.
• United States
5 Oct 06
That is cool. Would you ever try african food?
• United States
5 Oct 06
Yes, I would I have always wanted to.
@xbrendax (2662)
• United States
18 Oct 06
I go out to eat fish every Friday with my friends. Ethinic food? NO WAY!!!! Have tried different kinds through out my life and hated them all! My stomach couldn't handle them either! Guess it's what you were raised on that's the best for you!
• United States
18 Oct 06
I was rasied on american food ,i've just tried ethnic food since i've had my daughter. Im still very picky. You couldn't handle it wow, there are somethings that my stomach can't handle either.
@melody1011 (1663)
• India
18 Oct 06
I eat out at least once a week. Im always ready to try new food. I prefer more of the continental cuisine. Lean towards pastas, pizzas, bakes, pies etc.
• United States
18 Oct 06
Mmmmm makes me hungry right now. Im big on all those foods too.
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
4 Oct 06
In hotels and restaurants or in fastfood outlets - once in a week. In friends/relatives place - once in a week Rest - at home and food prepared at home.
• United States
4 Oct 06
I think my family and I need to cut back to once a week. We never eat out more than three times but fast food has been making me sick. Though I wouldn't mind going over to a relative or friends house for a healthy dinner.
• China
4 Oct 06
Love all sorts of food -- except for junk food -- I eat out every day, I love to cook but recently have had no time to do so -- will cook at home maybe once a month or less.( actually 3X since the end of June)
• United States
16 Nov 06
My down fall is junk food which im cutting back on. I used to eat out everyday years ago and sometimes twice a day. Lately every once in awhile my family and I eat out. I try to cook meals at home as much as possible.
@Lillith (774)
• United States
4 Oct 06
We used to eat out almost every night during the week, but now that we are not making so much money, it is less than once a week. We usually end up eating at the "junk food" places, or we get carry out Chinese. There is a casino near us so sometimes we eat there. I am always up for trying different types of food, as long as it doesnt involve eating things like insects or small animals.
• United States
4 Oct 06
I agree with you there. I will never eat insects or small animals that is just disgusting. No offense to anyone who does. Middle eastern food is really good , indian is too but it is spicy. I want to try alot more of other ethinic food also.
@reader (707)
• India
4 Oct 06
once a month, i wd try out ethnic food
• United States
11 Nov 06
i would say i eat out about tht much too prolly three times a month mayb but not really really and most of the time we do try and eat out at ethnic places but not on a regular basis..
@tater03 (1765)
• United States
4 Oct 06
We usually eat out if that's what you would call it every Friday night. It is kids meals night at our house every Friday. I would love to try some different ethnic food.
• United States
4 Oct 06
Try indian or middle eastern it is so good so is thai food. I heard african food is really good to but I haven't tried any yet.
• India
11 Nov 06
Mostly weekends like to eat out..with my friends...whr we go out for a disco...n enjoy the most...
@pagli84 (1850)
• Netherlands
11 Nov 06
i dont go out to eat that often cause im a poor grad student...but i love ethnic food. indian, thai, japanese, egyptian, turkish, whatever else..i LOVE sushi but its so expensive.
@h_gaurd9 (986)
• United States
16 Nov 06
I only eat out on special occasions like for someone's birthday or certain holidays. When I do eat out I usually go to all you can eat buffets or eating at diners like Dennys. I would be willing to try any ethnic food. I am already familiar with some like Italian, Mexican, Chinese, African, and many others. I would like to eat at a Japanese restaurant because I hear its a lot better but also more expensive.
@4109293 (592)
• India
11 Nov 06
we go out only for special occassions.. Other wise we daily cook at our home... sometimes gas at our place gets over.. so till the time it comes we need to eat out..
@donglory (677)
• Ghana
11 Nov 06
21
@achal06 (259)
• India
11 Nov 06
once in a week oftenly saturday after office with friends we go on resturent and taking a chiness, pizza and burgers
• United States
11 Nov 06
we eat out a couple times a week...and we love trying new places..new foods...only thing i will NOT try is sushi ..will never get me to try that
• United States
11 Nov 06
Unfortunately I eat out at all!! I have 2 young children that are in 1st grade and 4th grade. The older they get the harder things are and the more demanding they seem to be. My oldest has many school activities and is always on the go. My youngest is just now starting to show some interests and participate. I as a Mother just about have no time to myself but you understand that being a Mother and all. I have healthy children but I feel what they put into their bodies is important. This may dictate how happy and healthy they are for the rest of their lives. Because we live busy lives we have a tendency to be lazy or should I say tired and be lax on what we should eat. We are a creature of habit and when my brain is run down we reach for food we can get fast. Kids like the Happy Meals because they have the toys. Myself I eat it and the next minute it comes out the other side. At the same time my children and myself are willing to eat anything so there is no reason we cannot eat healthy when we eat out. It is just a matter of selection. Since we are always open to new foods there would be no problem trying Ethnic Food. What are ethnic foods? I probably have already tried them but are there healthy choices. Either way we want to eat foods we enjoy and at the same time watch what we eat. Today's world often makes that difficult so sometimes eating at home is much easy because we can control what we eat.
@joelabew (181)
• Ghana
11 Nov 06
once