Eating out is out but eating in is in. In today's society there seems to be a very diversified spectrum of economic needs. Regardless of financial situation, everyone seems to have a great interest in work in common. Some are fortunate enough to have high-end jobs reserved for the elite, but work overtime as a means of dodging the competition. Others may sadly find themselves struggling with multiple jobs to barely keep their families afloat and fed. With these struggles almost the entire society can find itself with a greater workload. Whatever the case may be, these opposite poles have one thing in common; they don't have time to cook (Bittman). With nutrition still a necessity, more and more people are turning to different styles of restaurants instead of home-cooked meals. If you discard the idea that time is needed to cook, the very important question of cost still remains (Bittman). There are people in society who have stable jobs and can afford good quality restaurants that actually sell well-rounded meals. The other part of society who cannot imagine such luxury because they live month to month have few options. These citizens sometimes do not have their own transportation and therefore cannot reach the grocery store (Bittman). Having five fast-food restaurants for every grocery store also provides an often-needed convenience (Bittman). And who could blame someone for choosing an option that seems more convenient (Bittman)? It would only be fair to mention that not choosing home-cooked meals as a dining option is not just due to financial hardship. Sometimes dining out is the result of entertainment. Going to...... middle of paper ...... try going from the drive-through to the bioisland (Bittman). There are other options, the rest goes to the grocery store and there is nothing better than knowing what nourishes your body (“Forget”). Cooking is also not just for one person in the family, so if it is too much of a responsibility for one person the task can be distributed to those with whom we share our meals (“Forget”). Above all, your health should also be the top priority. Bad lifestyle choices are difficult to change, especially when they are convenient, but change is possible through education and small steps at a time (Bittman). Works Cited Bittman, Mark. “Is junk food really cheaper?” The New York Times Sunday magazine. Nytimes.com, September 24, 2011. Web. February 26, 2012. "Forget Takeout: Families Are Still Interested in Home Cooking." ScienceDaily. Sciencedaily.com, June 1, 2010. Web. February 26. 2012.