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15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out

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Order an appetizer and share a main dish. Avoid the soda pop. At $2 – $2.50, a glass of soda is an expensive drink. By the time you leave, you might have had 3+ glasses of soda. If you must have a soda, buy a 2 liter at the grocery store for $1 and drink it at home. I now order just water.

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How To Save Money at Restaurants and Enjoy a Meal Out

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Order an appetizer and share a main dish. Or just order appetizers instead of main dishes. Avoid the soda pop. By the time you leave, you might have had 3+ glasses of soda. For this reason alone, I have stopped ordering sodas at a restaurant, because I was so bloated on soda.