Very long ago, eating out was considered a luxury. Nowadays however, with jobs that require people to stay away from home for the greater part of the day, eating out has not only become a necessity, it is indispensable. The number of eateries that have sprung up all over town is indeed alarming.
While eating out is still a no-no to some people especially fitness buffs and people who are health conscious, many people now opt to eat out for sheer convenience. It is especially so in the case of working people and those who are still single. In the first place, there is no need to get all worked up about going to the market. There is no necessity to waste all those precious moments deciding on the menu for the next day. On the other hand, eating out can be a pleasure minus the fussy preparations and the need to clean up the mess after cooking. All this can be left to the stall operators who actually offer their services with a smile.
Another reason why people prefer to eat out is the wide variety of choices available. One has only to go to a fast food restaurant to see the great variety of mouth watering dishes on display. Besides being able to choose the types of dishes that cater to an individual’s taste buds, there is also a wide choice of eateries. Most people frequent restaurants, hotels and fast food outlets. There are also people who prefer to eat out at hawker stalls, food courts or gluttons’ corners. While the cleanliness of these premises leave a lot to be desired, people do not seem to mind since the food is delicious and cheap.
Personally, I do not fancy the idea of eating in public. I prefer to have my meal in peace and quiet. Being quite a fastidious person, I am especially concerned about the cleanliness and quality of the ingredients used and the freshness of the food that is served. It is a well-known fact that hawkers and chefs use flavor enhancers and additives that can wreck havoc on one’s health.
Vocabulary
indispensable not easy to get rid of
leave a lot to be desired something that is not as good as it should be
fastidious very careful about minor details