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The lines at some of our usual lunch spots have been getting shorter. With food and gas prices so high, many of us are being frugal when it comes to our midday meals. A homemade sandwich can cost a lot less than a gourmet store-bought sandwich. And cutting back on lunch spending can help your budget without really hurting your overall quality of life.
But there are a few reasons to jump back into the deli line. These days there are some good lunch deals out there. As The Wall Street Journal recently noted, restaurants are being squeezed by climbing food prices and shrinking customer lines. Many places are trying to lure back diners with cheaper sandwich options and loyalty programs.
Our company hasn’t joined the ranks of those companies that offer free lunches to their employees (though we do get good snacks). But The Journal reports that some companies are starting to provide free lunches in an effort to help out employees. And more employees are taking advantage of these free meals. Employers say that lunchtime mingling is good for the workplace. It boosts morale and encourages collaboration between departments. Maybe we’ll pitch that to the boss.
Have you changed your lunchtime routine? Know of any good deals out there? Tell us about them in the comment section below.
– Kristen Sullivan and Jennifer Tse
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